How is vertex data stored in a mesh?

In a mesh, vertex data refers to the properties or attributes associated with each vertex, such as position, color, normal, texture coordinates, etc. Vertex data is typically stored in a compact and efficient manner to optimize rendering performance and memory usage. One common approach is to organize the vertex data into arrays, where each attribute is stored as a separate array. For instance, positions could be stored in a float array, colors in a separate array, and so on. The vertices are then identified by their index in these arrays, forming a connection between the geometric representation and its associated attributes. This organization allows for flexible and efficient manipulation of the vertex data during rendering operations.

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