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# MTLShaderValidation

Indicates whether shader validation in an enabled or disabled state, or neither state.

```
enum MTLShaderValidation
```

## Topics

### Validation states

[`MTLShaderValidation.default`](/documentation/Metal/MTLShaderValidation/default)

The default value when the property isn’t set.

[`MTLShaderValidation.disabled`](/documentation/Metal/MTLShaderValidation/disabled)

Disables shader validation.

[`MTLShaderValidation.enabled`](/documentation/Metal/MTLShaderValidation/enabled)

Enables shader validation.


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