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The Khronos Vulkan Working Group introduces VK_KHR_unified_image_layouts extension to simplify Vulkan's notoriously complex synchronization model. This extension eliminates the need for most image layout transitions by allowing VK_IMAGE_LAYOUT_GENERAL to be used efficiently in nearly all scenarios. The change addresses a decade-old pain point where developers struggled with managing multiple image layouts, as modern GPUs have evolved beyond the original design constraints that necessitated complex layout management.

So Long, Image Layouts: Simplifying Vulkan Synchronisation - Khronos Blog