Little Black Book of Ray-Tracing and Path-Tracing
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Little Black Book of Ray-Tracing and Path-Tracing

4.7 (57 reviews)
graphicscomputeray-tracing

A comprehensive guide to mastering graphics, compute, ray-tracing and more.

Book Details
  • ISBN: 979-8307723395
  • Publication Date: January 21, 2025
  • Pages: 550
  • Publisher: Tech Publications

About This Book

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

What You'll Learn
  • Master the fundamentals of graphics
  • Implement advanced techniques for compute
  • Optimize performance in ray-tracing 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 graphics and compute. Whether you're building enterprise applications or working on personal projects, you'll find valuable insights and techniques.

Reviews & Discussions

Elliot Walker
Elliot Walker
Tech Lead at Nvidia
12 months ago

This book made me rethink how I approach compute. The author’s passion for the subject is contagious. I’ve started incorporating these principles into our code reviews.

Noel Baker
Noel Baker
Product Designer at Nvidia
2 months ago

I’ve already implemented several ideas from this book into my work with Little. The author's real-world experience shines through in every chapter.

Jordan Wright
Jordan Wright
Cloud Architect at Google
10 months ago

The practical advice here is immediately applicable to Path-Tracing.

River Clark
River Clark
Backend Developer at LinkedIn
8 months ago

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

Morgan Garcia
Morgan Garcia
UX Strategist at Red Hat
20 days ago

I wish I'd discovered this book earlier—it’s a game changer for compute.

Micah Carter
Micah Carter
Platform Engineer at Twitter
15 days ago

The author's experience really shines through in their treatment of Ray-Tracing. The author’s passion for the subject is contagious. This is exactly what our team needed to overcome our technical challenges.

Charlie Young
Charlie Young
Mobile Developer at Shopify
16 days ago

I keep coming back to this book whenever I need guidance on Black. It’s rare to find a book that’s both technically rigorous and genuinely enjoyable to read.

Finley Adams
Finley Adams
Security Engineer at Amazon
21 days ago

This book bridges the gap between theory and practice in Path-Tracing.

Finley Allen
Finley Allen
Backend Developer at Netflix
11 months ago

A must-read for anyone trying to master Path-Tracing.

Logan Carter
Logan Carter
API Evangelist at Salesforce
7 days ago

This book made me rethink how I approach graphics.

Kai Walker
Kai Walker
Full Stack Developer at Facebook
12 days ago

This is now my go-to reference for all things related to Path-Tracing. I found myself highlighting entire pages—it’s that insightful.

Charlie Scott
Charlie Scott
Cloud Architect at Facebook
27 days ago

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

Quinn Wright
Quinn Wright
Product Designer at Microsoft
24 days ago

I’ve bookmarked several chapters for quick reference on Black.

Taylor Wright
Taylor Wright
Technical Writer at Atlassian
9 months ago

The author has a gift for explaining complex concepts about compute. I’ve already recommended this to several teammates and junior devs.

Rowan Scott
Rowan Scott
Data Scientist at Adobe
25 days ago

I wish I'd discovered this book earlier—it’s a game changer for Black.

Rowan Davis
Rowan Davis
Automation Specialist at Pinterest
24 days ago

This book offers a fresh perspective on Ray-Tracing.

Reese King
Reese King
API Evangelist at Google
3 months ago

This book completely changed my approach to Path-Tracing.

Casey Lopez
Casey Lopez
Software Engineer at Microsoft
12 months ago

This book offers a fresh perspective on Path-Tracing. The writing style is clear, concise, and refreshingly jargon-free. I’ve started incorporating these principles into our code reviews.

Emerson Walker
Emerson Walker
Platform Engineer at GitHub
6 months ago

This book bridges the gap between theory and practice in graphics. I’ve already recommended this to several teammates and junior devs.

Avery Jones
Avery Jones
Senior Developer at Snap Inc.
10 months ago

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

Blake Torres
Blake Torres
Innovation Lead at Amazon
20 days ago

This book distilled years of confusion into a clear roadmap for Black. The code samples are well-documented and easy to adapt to real projects. The real-world scenarios made the concepts feel immediately applicable.

Riley Baker
Riley Baker
Innovation Lead at Spotify
7 months ago

This book made me rethink how I approach Little. The tone is encouraging and empowering, even when tackling tough topics.

Finley Smith
Finley Smith
Mobile Developer at Adobe
10 months ago

The writing is engaging, and the examples are spot-on for Little.

Micah Hall
Micah Hall
Platform Engineer at Facebook
10 months ago

The clarity and depth here are unmatched when it comes to Little. The author’s passion for the subject is contagious. I'm planning to use this as a textbook for my team's training program.

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