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So what part of the SVG-spec does this implement? Does it support text? Gradients? Filters like blur and dropshadow?

None of that yet. The underlying SVG library, nanosvg, is very simple with no text support.

The first priority was to solve paths to pixels efficiently, including text (50,000 glyphs @ 60fps).

Gradients will be added when time allows, as I have code from a previous engine.

The coverage algorithm can be extended to support cheap box blurs, which could be used for drop shadows.

Ah ok cool! So what path to this being used in applications do you have in mind? Are you hoping to implement a decent part of the spec in the coming years? Do you have a rough timeline?

Rasterizer excels at animation and complex scenes, e.g. 2D CAD documents. The original inspiration was Flash, as I love innovative design tools. Flash 1.0 could easily be used by designers, but ultimately lost its way became a coder's toy after the Adobe acquisition and ActionScript 2.0.

Fleshing out the spec is planned, but I cannot provide a timeline as this has all been done at my own considerable expense. Maybe if my tips grow: https://paypal.me/mindbrix

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