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ISBN: 979-8338619353
Publication Date: September 7, 2024
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Difficulty: 3/5
Practicality: 5/5
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Foundations of Graphics & Compute - Volume 2: Rendering
About This Book
This comprehensive guide to webgpu and wgsl provides readers with both theoretical foundations and practical applications. The author's approach to Programming 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
David Kim
JavaScript 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.
Emma Williams
Web Development Expert
Excellent resource for webgpu! Clear explanations and practical examples.
Robert Brown
Technology Expert
Changed how I think about Programming. Highly recommended for anyone in Computers & Technology.
Sarah Johnson
Game Development Expert
This book provides a comprehensive examination of webgpu and wgsl and graphics and compute and simulation and ai. The author's approach to Programming is particularly insightful, offering both theoretical foundations and practical applications. The section on wgsl was especially valuable for my research.
Michael Chen
Programming Expert
Compared to similar titles in Computers & Technology, this book excels in its real-world applications of wgsl. The case studies are current and relevant to today's challenges in Web Development & Design.
Lisa Rodriguez
Analytics Expert
As someone who's struggled with graphics, this book was a revelation. The practical exercises for compute have already improved my daily routine. I've recommended it to all my colleagues in Books.
Olivia Martinez
Game Design Expert
I never thought I'd enjoy reading about webgpu until I picked up this book. It completely changed my perspective on Programming and how it relates to everyday Computers & Technology. The author has a gift for making complex ideas accessible.
James Wilson
Debugging Expert
I never thought I'd enjoy reading about webgpu until I picked up this book. It completely changed my perspective on Programming and how it relates to everyday Computers & Technology. The author has a gift for making complex ideas accessible.
Emma Williams
Web Development Expert
This book provides a comprehensive examination of webgpu and wgsl and graphics and compute and simulation and ai. The author's approach to Programming is particularly insightful, offering both theoretical foundations and practical applications. The section on wgsl was especially valuable for my research.
Michael Chen
Programming Expert
While other books cover graphics, none do so with the clarity and depth this one achieves. The comparison tables in chapter 4 alone make it superior to competing titles.
Community Discussions
SolutionJames Wilson
Debugging Expert • 1556 views
For anyone facing issues with graphics, the troubleshooting guide in chapter 6 saved me hours of frustration.
SolutionJames Wilson
January 1, 2026I disagree with this approach. The book's method for wgsl has some flaws in my experience.
SolutionSarah Johnson
Game Development Expert • 4976 views
After struggling with wgsl for weeks, the step-by-step breakdown in section 6.2 was exactly what I needed.
SolutionEmma Williams
January 11, 2026For those coming from a JavaScript background, there's an alternative approach that might work better.
Robert Brown
January 11, 2026Can you share more details about your implementation?
Olivia Martinez
January 4, 2026This worked perfectly for me too! Saved me so much time.
Emma Williams
January 9, 2026Can you share more details about your implementation?
SolutionOlivia Martinez
Game Design Expert • 1420 views
After struggling with wgsl for weeks, the step-by-step breakdown in section 6.2 was exactly what I needed.
SolutionDavid Kim
JavaScript Expert • 4413 views
After struggling with wgsl for weeks, the step-by-step breakdown in section 3.2 was exactly what I needed.
SolutionJames Wilson
January 1, 2026I had the same question. The key is to focus on webgpu first.
Michael Chen
January 2, 2026This worked perfectly for me too! Saved me so much time.
James Wilson
January 10, 2026I disagree with this approach. The book's method for graphics has some flaws in my experience.
Olivia Martinez
January 11, 2026For those coming from a JavaScript background, there's an alternative approach that might work better.
Michael Chen
January 6, 2026This solution should be marked as the accepted answer. It's exactly what the book recommends on page 136.
Olivia Martinez
Game Design Expert • 725 views
The companion website has additional resources for webgpu that aren't mentioned in the book. Worth checking out!
Sarah Johnson
Game Development Expert • 1415 views
Is the graphics methodology still current with today's standards in Computers & Technology?
Michael Chen
Programming Expert • 2058 views
The companion website has additional resources for webgpu that aren't mentioned in the book. Worth checking out!
Robert Brown
Technology Expert • 1046 views
Pro tip: Before diving into chapter 4, make sure you're comfortable with graphics basics. It makes a huge difference!
James Wilson
Debugging Expert • 3684 views
Don't skip the exercises in section 2. They seem simple but really cement the compute concepts.
David Kim
January 7, 2026I had the same question. The key is to focus on webgpu first.
Emma Williams
January 8, 2026Can you share more details about your implementation?
Emma Williams
Web Development Expert • 2931 views
Pro tip: Before diving into chapter 6, make sure you're comfortable with graphics basics. It makes a huge difference!
Robert Brown
Technology Expert • 1628 views
The companion website has additional resources for webgpu that aren't mentioned in the book. Worth checking out!
Michael Chen
Programming Expert • 2599 views
Pro tip: Before diving into chapter 7, make sure you're comfortable with graphics basics. It makes a huge difference!
Michael Chen
January 6, 2026Can you share more details about your implementation?
Emma Williams
January 3, 2026This solution should be marked as the accepted answer. It's exactly what the book recommends on page 97.
Emma Williams
Web Development Expert • 3814 views
I'd love to hear how others are applying the wgsl principles in real-world Computers & Technology scenarios.
Robert Brown
January 11, 2026I disagree with this approach. The book's method for graphics has some flaws in my experience.
David Kim
January 9, 2026I had the same question. The key is to focus on graphics first.
Lisa Rodriguez
Analytics Expert • 332 views
Has anyone successfully implemented the webgpu approach from chapter 3? I'm stuck on the part about wgsl.
Lisa Rodriguez
January 9, 2026Can you share more details about your implementation?
David Kim
JavaScript Expert • 1811 views
Has anyone successfully implemented the webgpu approach from chapter 3? I'm stuck on the part about wgsl.
Olivia Martinez
January 5, 2026This worked perfectly for me too! Saved me so much time.
James Wilson
January 6, 2026I disagree with this approach. The book's method for ai has some flaws in my experience.
Olivia Martinez
January 8, 2026I disagree with this approach. The book's method for webgpu has some flaws in my experience.
Emma Williams
January 8, 2026For those coming from a Books background, there's an alternative approach that might work better.
Highlighted Quotes
"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."
"My key takeaway: 'compute, when properly understood, renders webgpu almost trivial.' The proof is in the results."
"Highlighted on page 164: 'The graphics principle transforms ordinary Web Development & Design into exceptional Web Development & Design.'"
"My key takeaway: 'compute, when properly understood, renders webgpu almost trivial.' The proof is in the results."
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