Why This Book?
101 Ray-Tracing, Ray-Marching and Path-Tracing Projects: A Hands-On Journey Through 101 Programming Project Examples
Realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections are what make graphics feel alive. Whether you're crafting a game, an animation, or a scientific visualization, mastering ray-tracing, ray-marching, and path-tracing gives you the power to create stunning, physically accurate visuals. These techniques are...
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Quote of the Day
Sometimes it pays to stay in bed on Monday, rather than spending the rest of the week debugging Monday's code.
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How many programmers does it take to change a light bulb? None, that's a hardware problem.
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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