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# read(commandBuffer:)

Returns a Metal buffer containing the current contents of the buffer resource for GPU read operations.

```
final func read(commandBuffer: (any MTLCommandBuffer)?) -> any MTLBuffer
```

## Parameters

`commandBuffer`

The command buffer that reads from this buffer, or `nil` to skip synchronization.

## Return Value

A `MTLBuffer` ready for GPU read operations.

## Discussion

The renderer waits for the provided command buffer to complete before discarding the buffer.

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