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ISBN: 979-8311744461
Publication Date: February 22, 2025
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Reads: 1055
Discussions: 18
Quotes Saved: 11
Difficulty: 3/5
Practicality: 3/5
Depth: 5/5
WebGPU Data Visualization Cookbook: (2nd Edition)
About This Book
This comprehensive guide to webgpu and wgsl provides readers with both theoretical foundations and practical applications. The author's approach to AI & Machine Learning has been praised for its clarity and depth, making complex concepts accessible to professionals and enthusiasts alike.
With a focus on real-world graphics, this book stands out from others in the field by emphasizing compute through detailed examples and case studies. Whether you're new to Computers & Technology or looking to deepen your expertise, this volume offers valuable insights at every level.
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Reader Reviews
Michael Chen
Programming Expert
This book provides a comprehensive examination of webgpu and wgsl and graphics and compute and shader and visualization and simulation and ai. The author's approach to AI & Machine Learning is particularly insightful, offering both theoretical foundations and practical applications. The section on wgsl was especially valuable for my research.
Olivia Martinez
Game Design Expert
Excellent resource for webgpu! Clear explanations and practical examples.
Emma Williams
Web Development Expert
Changed how I think about AI & Machine Learning. Highly recommended for anyone in Computers & Technology.
David Kim
JavaScript Expert
This book sat on my shelf for months before I finally started it. What a mistake that was! Once I began, I couldn't put it down. The chapters on wgsl spoke directly to challenges I've faced in my own work with Computer Science.
Robert Brown
Technology Expert
After searching forums and watching tutorials with no success, this book's treatment of compute gave me the breakthrough I needed. The diagrams alone are worth the price.
Lisa Rodriguez
Analytics Expert
Changed how I think about AI & Machine Learning. Highly recommended for anyone in Computers & Technology.
Sarah Johnson
Game Development Expert
After searching forums and watching tutorials with no success, this book's treatment of compute gave me the breakthrough I needed. The diagrams alone are worth the price.
James Wilson
Debugging Expert
Excellent resource for webgpu! Clear explanations and practical examples.
Olivia Martinez
Game Design Expert
After searching forums and watching tutorials with no success, this book's treatment of compute gave me the breakthrough I needed. The diagrams alone are worth the price.
Lisa Rodriguez
Analytics Expert
Changed how I think about AI & Machine Learning. Highly recommended for anyone in Computers & Technology.
Community Discussions
SolutionJames Wilson
Debugging Expert • 2780 views
After struggling with wgsl for weeks, the step-by-step breakdown in section 4.2 was exactly what I needed.
SolutionMichael Chen
Programming Expert • 1810 views
After struggling with wgsl for weeks, the step-by-step breakdown in section 7.2 was exactly what I needed.
SolutionEmma Williams
January 7, 2026Can you share more details about your implementation?
James Wilson
January 3, 2026Can you share more details about your implementation?
SolutionSarah Johnson
Game Development Expert • 3521 views
For anyone facing issues with graphics, the troubleshooting guide in chapter 7 saved me hours of frustration.
SolutionOlivia Martinez
January 9, 2026This solution should be marked as the accepted answer. It's exactly what the book recommends on page 168.
Emma Williams
January 11, 2026I disagree with this approach. The book's method for simulation has some flaws in my experience.
Robert Brown
January 4, 2026I disagree with this approach. The book's method for graphics has some flaws in my experience.
Olivia Martinez
January 6, 2026Can you share more details about your implementation?
Olivia Martinez
January 8, 2026I disagree with this approach. The book's method for simulation has some flaws in my experience.
Emma Williams
Web Development Expert • 1316 views
Don't skip the exercises in section 3. They seem simple but really cement the compute concepts.
Lisa Rodriguez
Analytics Expert • 188 views
Don't skip the exercises in section 2. They seem simple but really cement the compute concepts.
Lisa Rodriguez
Analytics Expert • 4896 views
Has anyone successfully implemented the webgpu approach from chapter 3? I'm stuck on the part about wgsl.
David Kim
JavaScript Expert • 4778 views
Pro tip: Before diving into chapter 4, make sure you're comfortable with graphics basics. It makes a huge difference!
Michael Chen
Programming Expert • 2581 views
The companion website has additional resources for webgpu that aren't mentioned in the book. Worth checking out!
Emma Williams
January 10, 2026For those coming from a AI & Machine Learning background, there's an alternative approach that might work better.
Olivia Martinez
January 9, 2026I had the same question. The key is to focus on shader first.
Emma Williams
Web Development Expert • 3509 views
How does the webgpu technique compare to the standard methods we see in most AI & Machine Learning texts?
Robert Brown
January 9, 2026Can you share more details about your implementation?
Olivia Martinez
January 7, 2026This worked perfectly for me too! Saved me so much time.
Robert Brown
Technology Expert • 631 views
The book's perspective on compute really challenges conventional wisdom in Computer Science. What do others think about this approach?
James Wilson
Debugging Expert • 3851 views
I'd love to hear how others are applying the wgsl principles in real-world Computers & Technology scenarios.
Michael Chen
January 2, 2026Can you share more details about your implementation?
Sarah Johnson
January 9, 2026I had the same question. The key is to focus on ai first.
David Kim
January 10, 2026This worked perfectly for me too! Saved me so much time.
Robert Brown
January 9, 2026Can you share more details about your implementation?
Emma Williams
January 8, 2026This solution should be marked as the accepted answer. It's exactly what the book recommends on page 76.
Olivia Martinez
Game Design Expert • 3309 views
Is the graphics methodology still current with today's standards in Computers & Technology?
David Kim
JavaScript Expert • 3592 views
Has anyone successfully implemented the webgpu approach from chapter 3? I'm stuck on the part about wgsl.
Olivia Martinez
Game Design Expert • 3514 views
The book's perspective on compute really challenges conventional wisdom in Computer Science. What do others think about this approach?
Robert Brown
Technology Expert • 3452 views
Don't skip the exercises in section 4. They seem simple but really cement the compute concepts.
Highlighted Quotes
"My key takeaway: 'compute, when properly understood, renders webgpu almost trivial.' The proof is in the results."
"My key takeaway: 'compute, when properly understood, renders webgpu almost trivial.' The proof is in the results."
"My key takeaway: 'compute, when properly understood, renders webgpu almost trivial.' The proof is in the results."
"The most insightful perspective on webgpu I've encountered. This changed how I approach Computers & Technology entirely."
"My key takeaway: 'compute, when properly understood, renders webgpu almost trivial.' The proof is in the results."
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