gpui: Implement support for wlr layer shell #32651
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I was interested in potentially using gpui for a hobby project, but needed layer shell support for it. Turns out gpui's (excellent!) architecture made that super easy to implement, so I went ahead and did it.
Layer shell is a window role used for notification windows, lock screens, docks, backgrounds, etc. Supporting it in gpui opens the door to implementing applications like that using the framework.
If this turns out interesting enough to merge - I'm also happy to provide a follow-up PR (when I have the time to) to implement some of the desirable window options for layer shell surfaces, such as:
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