Book Details
- ISBN: 979-8306564760
- Published: January 10, 2025
- Categories: Books Computers & Technology Web Development & Design Programming JavaScript
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Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 5: Ray-Tracing
About This Book
The art and science of rendering realistic images have fascinated computer graphics enthusiasts for decades. At the heart of this journey lies ray-tracing, a powerful technique that simulates the behavior of light to create stunningly lifelike visuals. Whether you're rendering photorealistic scenes, exploring procedural textures, or diving into fractal geometries, the principles of ray tracing offer a foundation for creativity and technical excellence. This book is your guide to understanding and mastering these principles, with a practical focus on WebGPU, a modern graphics API that unlocks the power of GPU computation for the web. The chapters ahead take you on a step-by-step journey, starting with the fundamentals of ray-tracing, path-tracing, and ray-marching. From building your first ``Hello-World'' ray-tracer to implementing advanced features like shadows, reflections, and procedural textures, the book is designed to be approachable for beginners while offering depth for experienced developers seeking to refine their skills. Each chapter is crafted with two goals in mind: to deepen your understanding of ray tracing concepts and to provide hands-on coding experience. WebGPU serves as the backbone for all examples, making it possible to run powerful, interactive graphics applications directly in modern web browsers. By the time you complete this book, you'll not only have a solid grasp of ray tracing but also a toolkit of techniques for creating visually compelling and performant applications. This book covers a wide range of topics, including:
Key Features
- Comprehensive coverage of Books topics
- Practical examples and real-world applications
- Clear explanations suitable for beginners and experts
- Latest trends and techniques in the field
- Exercises and challenges to test your knowledge
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What Readers Are Saying
Sophia Anderson
Cognitive Psychologist
As a scholar in the field of webgpu, I find this volume to be an indispensable resource. The author's treatment of complex topics is both rigorous and accessible, making it suitable for classroom use as well as independent study. I highly recommend this book to anyone serious about mastering this subject.
Posted 24 days ago
User749
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I completely agree with Sophia Anderson's review. This book exceeded my expectations!
Posted 2 days ago
Robert Clark
Literary Critic
I couldn't put this book down! As someone who's been working with webgpu for years, I still learned so much from reading this book, clear explanations and real-world examples. It's rare to find a technical book that's this enjoyable to read.
Posted 7 days ago
User228
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I completely agree with Robert Clark's review. This book exceeded my expectations!
Posted 1 days ago
William Johnson
Library Director
A must-read for anyone interested in webgpu.
Posted 23 days ago
Noah Young
Library Director
This comprehensive work by the author, provides an exceptional examination of webgpu. The depth of analysis is particularly impressive, offering both theoretical frameworks and practical applications that will benefit readers at all levels of expertise. I highly recommend this book to anyone serious about mastering this subject.
Posted 9 days ago
William Miller
AI Researcher
This book changed how I think about webgpu. The author has a gift for making complex ideas feel simple and approachable. It's rare to find a technical book that's this enjoyable to read.
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