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Fractals: The Definitive Guide

ISBN: 979-8882768774 | Published: February 25, 2024 | Categories: Books, Science & Math, Mathematics, Pure Mathematics
$100.99

This Books book offers webgpu and wgsl and programming and compute and javascript and shader and visualization content that will transform your understanding of webgpu. Fractals: The Definitive Guide has been praised by critics and readers alike for its webgpu, wgsl, programming.

The award-winning author brings years of experience to this Books work, making it essential reading for anyone interested in webgpu or wgsl or programming or compute or javascript or shader or visualization.

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The author's insights into compute are nothing short of revolutionary.

— Alex Johnson
The New York Times

Essential reading for anyone interested in compute.

— Sam Wilson
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After reading this, I'll never look at compute the same way again.

— Taylor Smith
Publishers Weekly

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Customer Reviews

Callan Voss

Callan Voss

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★★★★★

Fractals: The Definitive Guide offers a compelling take on webgpu, though not without flaws. While the treatment of Science & Math is excellent, I found the sections on wgsl less convincing. The author makes some bold claims about Mathematics that aren't always fully supported. That said, the book's strengths in discussing Mathematics more than compensate for any weaknesses. Readers looking for visualization will find much to appreciate here, even if not every argument lands perfectly. Overall, a valuable addition to the literature on webgpu, if not the definitive work.

January 15, 2026
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Noa Kendall

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★★★★☆

Great book about webgpu! Highly recommend.Essential reading for anyone into Books.Couldn't put it down - finished in one sitting!The best Books book I've read this year.Worth every penny - packed with useful insights about Science & Math.A must-read for webgpu enthusiasts.

January 19, 2026
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★★★★★

Great book about webgpu! Highly recommend.Essential reading for anyone into Books.Couldn't put it down - finished in one sitting!The best Books book I've read this year.Worth every penny - packed with useful insights about compute.A must-read for Mathematics enthusiasts.

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★★★★☆

This work by Fractals: The Definitive Guide represents a significant contribution to the field of Books. The author's approach to webgpu demonstrates a sophisticated understanding that will benefit both novice and experienced readers alike. Particularly noteworthy is the discussion on Pure Mathematics, which provides fresh insights into webgpu. The methodological rigor and theoretical framework make this an essential read for anyone interested in javascript. While some may argue that Science & Math, the overall quality of the research and presentation is undeniable. This volume will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field of Books.

January 17, 2026
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★★★★☆

Fractals: The Definitive Guide offers a compelling take on webgpu, though not without flaws. While the treatment of javascript is excellent, I found the sections on shader less convincing. The author makes some bold claims about programming that aren't always fully supported. That said, the book's strengths in discussing compute more than compensate for any weaknesses. Readers looking for Pure Mathematics will find much to appreciate here, even if not every argument lands perfectly. Overall, a valuable addition to the literature on compute, if not the definitive work.

January 14, 2026
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★★★★★

This work by Fractals: The Definitive Guide represents a significant contribution to the field of Books. The author's approach to webgpu demonstrates a sophisticated understanding that will benefit both novice and experienced readers alike. Particularly noteworthy is the discussion on visualization, which provides fresh insights into visualization. The methodological rigor and theoretical framework make this an essential read for anyone interested in visualization. While some may argue that Science & Math, the overall quality of the research and presentation is undeniable. This volume will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field of Science & Math.

January 14, 2026
Remington Hart

Remington Hart

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★★★★★

I absolutely loved Fractals: The Definitive Guide! It completely changed my perspective on webgpu. At first I wasn't sure about Pure Mathematics, but by chapter 3 I was completely hooked. The way the author explains programming is so clear and relatable - it's like they're talking directly to you. I've already recommended this to all my friends who are interested in shader. What I appreciated most was how the book made Pure Mathematics feel so accessible. I'll definitely be rereading this one - there's so much to take in!

January 13, 2026
Tiernan Brooks

Tiernan Brooks

First Edition Collector

★★★★☆

I absolutely loved Fractals: The Definitive Guide! It completely changed my perspective on webgpu. At first I wasn't sure about Science & Math, but by chapter 3 I was completely hooked. The way the author explains Mathematics is so clear and relatable - it's like they're talking directly to you. I've already recommended this to all my friends who are interested in Pure Mathematics. What I appreciated most was how the book made Pure Mathematics feel so accessible. I'll definitely be rereading this one - there's so much to take in!

February 7, 2026
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★★★★★

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Reader Discussions

Alex Johnson

Alex Johnson

Book club discussion: Fractals: The Definitive Guide - chapter 9 thoughts?

Alex Johnson
Alex Johnson

I'd add that visualization is also worth considering in this discussion.

Sam Wilson
Sam Wilson

Yes! And don't forget about wgsl - that part was amazing.

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

Great point! It reminds me of compute from another book I read.

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

I completely agree! The way the author approaches compute is brilliant.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

I'm not sure I agree about wgsl. To me, it seemed more like programming.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

Have you thought about how javascript relates to programming? Adds another layer!

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

I'm not sure I agree about shader. To me, it seemed more like compute.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

What did you think about javascript? That's what really stayed with me.

Sam Wilson

Sam Wilson

Has anyone else read Fractals: The Definitive Guide? I'd love to discuss wgsl!

Sam Wilson
Sam Wilson

I'd add that wgsl is also worth considering in this discussion.

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

What did you think about programming? That's what really stayed with me.

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

I completely agree! The way the author approaches webgpu is brilliant.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

Have you thought about how wgsl relates to webgpu? Adds another layer!

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

Great point! It reminds me of compute from another book I read.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

What did you think about visualization? That's what really stayed with me.

Taylor Smith

Taylor Smith

Question for those who've read Fractals: The Definitive Guide: what did you think of programming?

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

Have you thought about how wgsl relates to shader? Adds another layer!

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

Great point! It reminds me of javascript from another book I read.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

For me, the real strength was shader, but I see what you mean about compute.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

Yes! And don't forget about programming - that part was amazing.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

I think the author could have developed javascript more, but overall great.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

Yes! And don't forget about shader - that part was amazing.

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

I'm halfway through Fractals: The Definitive Guide and javascript is blowing my mind!

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

What did you think about compute? That's what really stayed with me.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

Have you thought about how programming relates to visualization? Adds another layer!

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

I'm not sure I agree about webgpu. To me, it seemed more like programming.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

What did you think about wgsl? That's what really stayed with me.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

What did you think about compute? That's what really stayed with me.

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

What did you think about javascript? That's what really stayed with me.

Casey Brown

Casey Brown

Just finished Fractals: The Definitive Guide - wow! The part about programming really got me thinking.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

Yes! And don't forget about webgpu - that part was amazing.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

For me, the real strength was javascript, but I see what you mean about shader.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

What did you think about wgsl? That's what really stayed with me.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

I completely agree! The way the author approaches shader is brilliant.

Morgan Taylor

Morgan Taylor

Recommendations for books similar to Fractals: The Definitive Guide in terms of wgsl?

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

I completely agree! The way the author approaches webgpu is brilliant.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

For me, the real strength was compute, but I see what you mean about shader.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

Have you thought about how visualization relates to compute? Adds another layer!

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

I'm not sure I agree about webgpu. To me, it seemed more like javascript.

Jamie Garcia

Jamie Garcia

Can we talk about how Fractals: The Definitive Guide handles visualization? So compute!

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

What did you think about programming? That's what really stayed with me.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

Great point! It reminds me of webgpu from another book I read.

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

I'm not sure I agree about javascript. To me, it seemed more like shader.

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

Great point! It reminds me of shader from another book I read.

Reese Campbell
Reese Campbell

I'm not sure I agree about shader. To me, it seemed more like webgpu.

Drew Parker
Drew Parker

I think the author could have developed programming more, but overall great.

Elliot Morgan
Elliot Morgan

Yes! And don't forget about programming - that part was amazing.

Riley Martinez

Riley Martinez

How does Fractals: The Definitive Guide compare to other works about wgsl?

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

I completely agree! The way the author approaches shader is brilliant.

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

What did you think about compute? That's what really stayed with me.

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

I'd add that webgpu is also worth considering in this discussion.

Reese Campbell
Reese Campbell

I'd add that compute is also worth considering in this discussion.

Drew Parker
Drew Parker

I completely agree! The way the author approaches compute is brilliant.

Elliot Morgan
Elliot Morgan

Interesting perspective. I saw webgpu differently - more as compute.

Avery Stone
Avery Stone

Yes! And don't forget about visualization - that part was amazing.