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

ISBN: 979-8306564760 | Published: January 10, 2025 | Categories: Books, Computers & Technology, Web Development & Design, Programming, JavaScript
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A brilliant synthesis of ray-tracing and compute that changes everything.

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Reader Discussions

Alex Johnson

Alex Johnson

Just finished Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 5: Ray-Tracing - wow! The part about graphics really got me thinking.

Alex Johnson
Alex Johnson

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

Sam Wilson
Sam Wilson

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

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

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

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

Interesting perspective. I saw graphics differently - more as graphics.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

Interesting perspective. I saw webgpu differently - more as ray-tracing.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

I think the author could have developed ray-tracing more, but overall great.

Sam Wilson

Sam Wilson

The compute aspect of Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 5: Ray-Tracing is what makes it stand out for me.

Sam Wilson
Sam Wilson

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

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

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

Taylor Smith

Taylor Smith

How does Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 5: Ray-Tracing compare to other works about compute?

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

I'm not sure I agree about graphics. To me, it seemed more like ray-tracing.

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

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

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

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

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

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

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

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

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

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

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

Just finished Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 5: Ray-Tracing - wow! The part about compute really got me thinking.

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

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

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

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

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

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

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

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

Casey Brown

Casey Brown

I'm halfway through Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 5: Ray-Tracing and graphics is blowing my mind!

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

For me, the real strength was graphics, but I see what you mean about webgpu.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

Interesting perspective. I saw ray-tracing differently - more as ray-tracing.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

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

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

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

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

Interesting perspective. I saw ray-tracing differently - more as compute.

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

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

Morgan Taylor

Morgan Taylor

After reading Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 5: Ray-Tracing, I'm seeing compute in a whole new light.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

For me, the real strength was ray-tracing, but I see what you mean about webgpu.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

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

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

For me, the real strength was ray-tracing, but I see what you mean about graphics.

Jamie Garcia

Jamie Garcia

Book club discussion: Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 5: Ray-Tracing - chapter 3 thoughts?

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

I'm not sure I agree about ray-tracing. To me, it seemed more like graphics.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

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

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

Have you thought about how compute relates to ray-tracing? Adds another layer!

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

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

Reese Campbell
Reese Campbell

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

Drew Parker
Drew Parker

I'd add that ray-tracing is also worth considering in this discussion.

Riley Martinez

Riley Martinez

I'm halfway through Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 5: Ray-Tracing and ray-tracing is blowing my mind!

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

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

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

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

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

I'm not sure I agree about ray-tracing. To me, it seemed more like ray-tracing.

Reese Campbell
Reese Campbell

Great point! It reminds me of ray-tracing from another book I read.

Drew Parker
Drew Parker

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