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Vulkan Essentials
Writing Vulkan programs can seem overwhelming and scary - the API is large, complex and powerful - but once you get past the shock - it's actually elegant and well structured - which allows you to create amazing graphics and compute solutions that can harness the full power of the GPU (computer). ...
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Programming is the art of telling another human what one wants the computer to do.
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Why was the JavaScript developer sad? Because he didn't know how to 'null' his feelings.
Brain Food
5 things to do each day for your brain:
- Learn something new
- Solve a puzzle
- Read for 30 minutes
- Practice mindfulness
- Exercise for 20 minutes
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