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iOS: Make GPU validation mode configurable in Xcode schemes #2492

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Current State

The GPU validation mode is currently enabled by default in the shared Xcode scheme for all builds.

      debugDocumentVersioning = "YES"
      debugServiceExtension = "internal"
+     enableGPUValidationMode = "1"

Problem

Having GPU validation mode enabled by default in shared schemes can:

  • Introduce measurable CPU overhead during development
  • Impact performance in production builds
  • Affect all developers using the shared scheme, even when not debugging GPU-related issues

Proposed Solution

Consider one of these approaches:

  1. Move GPU validation mode to a debug-specific scheme
  2. Make it configurable via build configuration
  3. Document when to enable/disable it in the development workflow

Implementation Notes

  • Review current GPU validation settings across all schemes
  • Create separate debug schemes with GPU validation enabled
  • Update documentation to reflect GPU validation usage guidelines

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Additional Context

This change aligns with best practices for Metal API validation in iOS development, where validation tools should be used diagnostically rather than enabled by default in production builds.

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