Rendering APIs serialize gpu workloads into command-buffers, making it hard to track high-level operations. Tools like RenderDoc and Nsight help decode these buffers, but identifying specific commands remains a challenge. By adding object names and debugging scopes, post-decoding provides readable data for easier analysis. Implementing RAII patterns in C++, C#, and Rust automates scope management for debugging and profiling. Vulkan allows for object-naming and colored labels in command buffers, aiding in identification and context. Additional data in command buffers enhances debug callbacks, providing essential context for error messages. OpenGL’s GL_KHR_debug extension offers similar diagnostic features for capturing context in rendering operations.
https://wunkolo.github.io/post/2024/09/gpu-debug-scopes/