Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 5: Ray-Tracing
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Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 5: Ray-Tracing

4.7 (141 reviews)
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A comprehensive guide to mastering webgpu, graphics, compute and more.

Book Details
  • ISBN: 979-8306564760
  • Publication Date: January 10, 2025
  • Pages: 463
  • Publisher: Tech Publications

About This Book

This book provides in-depth coverage of webgpu and graphics, offering practical insights and real-world examples that developers can apply immediately in their projects.

What You'll Learn
  • Master the fundamentals of webgpu
  • Implement advanced techniques for graphics
  • Optimize performance in compute applications
  • Apply best practices from industry experts
  • Troubleshoot common issues and pitfalls
Who This Book Is For

This book is perfect for developers with intermediate experience looking to deepen their knowledge of webgpu and graphics. Whether you're building enterprise applications or working on personal projects, you'll find valuable insights and techniques.

Reviews & Discussions

Micah Lewis
Micah Lewis
Technical Writer at Facebook
7 months ago

I’ve already implemented several ideas from this book into my work with Foundations. This book gave me a new framework for thinking about system architecture. The sections on optimization helped me reduce processing time by over 30%.

Drew Nguyen
Drew Nguyen
Automation Specialist at Shopify
7 months ago

I've been recommending this to all my colleagues working with graphics. The diagrams and visuals made complex ideas much easier to grasp.

Micah King
Micah King
Security Engineer at Airbnb
11 days ago

It’s like having a mentor walk you through the nuances of webgpu.

Micah Jones
Micah Jones
Automation Specialist at Amazon
2 months ago

The author has a gift for explaining complex concepts about Compute:. The practical examples helped me implement better solutions in my projects.

Avery Baker
Avery Baker
Site Reliability Engineer at Netflix
8 days ago

It’s rare to find something this insightful about Graphics.

Riley Allen
Riley Allen
Security Engineer at Twitter
9 days ago

After reading this, I finally understand the intricacies of Graphics. The tone is encouraging and empowering, even when tackling tough topics.

Casey King
Casey King
Frontend Engineer at Pinterest
9 days ago

After reading this, I finally understand the intricacies of graphics.

Elliot Martinez
Elliot Martinez
API Evangelist at Facebook
12 months ago

This book offers a fresh perspective on Graphics.

Drew Nguyen
Drew Nguyen
Platform Engineer at Netflix
5 months ago

This book made me rethink how I approach Ray-Tracing. This book strikes the perfect balance between theory and practical application. It’s helped me mentor junior developers more effectively.

Riley Nguyen
Riley Nguyen
Backend Developer at Red Hat
27 days ago

The author has a gift for explaining complex concepts about webgpu. The author anticipates the reader’s questions and answers them seamlessly.

Dakota Williams
Dakota Williams
Mobile Developer at Atlassian
9 months ago

A must-read for anyone trying to master Graphics.

Taylor Adams
Taylor Adams
Mobile Developer at Microsoft
3 months ago

It’s the kind of book that stays relevant no matter how much you know about Foundations. It’s the kind of book you’ll keep on your desk, not your shelf.

Drew Garcia
Drew Garcia
Platform Engineer at Adobe
8 months ago

It’s rare to find something this insightful about Ray-Tracing.

Sage King
Sage King
Innovation Lead at Dropbox
24 days ago

The author has a gift for explaining complex concepts about ray-tracing. The diagrams and visuals made complex ideas much easier to grasp.

Jules Baker
Jules Baker
Platform Engineer at Zoom
7 days ago

The author's experience really shines through in their treatment of Graphics.

Reese Green
Reese Green
Data Scientist at Zoom
3 months ago

I finally feel equipped to make informed decisions about Ray-Tracing.

Alex Scott
Alex Scott
Platform Engineer at Tesla
1 months ago

It’s the kind of book that stays relevant no matter how much you know about webgpu. The author’s passion for the subject is contagious. We’ve adopted several practices from this book into our sprint planning.

River Clark
River Clark
UX Strategist at Salesforce
18 days ago

This helped me connect the dots I’d been missing in Compute:. The pacing is perfect—never rushed, never dragging.

Morgan Torres
Morgan Torres
DevOps Specialist at Twitter
6 months ago

After reading this, I finally understand the intricacies of Foundations.

Morgan Smith
Morgan Smith
Cloud Architect at Apple
15 days ago

This book gave me the confidence to tackle challenges in Ray-Tracing.

Morgan Smith
Morgan Smith
Embedded Systems Engineer at Twitter
8 months ago

It’s the kind of book that stays relevant no matter how much you know about ray-tracing.

Alex Hall
Alex Hall
Automation Specialist at Facebook
7 days ago

It’s rare to find something this insightful about graphics. I particularly appreciated the chapter on best practices and common pitfalls.

Finley Walker
Finley Walker
Full Stack Developer at Snap Inc.
21 days ago

I keep coming back to this book whenever I need guidance on webgpu.

Alex Walker
Alex Walker
Innovation Lead at Intel
8 months ago

The insights in this book helped me solve a critical problem with Volume. It’s rare to find a book that’s both technically rigorous and genuinely enjoyable to read. I’ve used several of the patterns described here in production already.

Noel Baker
Noel Baker
ML Engineer at Airbnb
2 months ago

This resource is indispensable for anyone working in Compute:. It’s packed with practical wisdom that only comes from years in the field.

Blake King
Blake King
UX Strategist at Microsoft
3 months ago

The examples in this book are incredibly practical for compute.

Rowan Baker
Rowan Baker
Frontend Engineer at Apple
4 days ago

This helped me connect the dots I’d been missing in ray-tracing. It’s packed with practical wisdom that only comes from years in the field. The architectural insights helped us redesign a major part of our system.

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