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Special Effects Programming with WebGPU
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Essential reading for anyone interested in graphics.
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wgsl has never been explained so clearly and powerfully.
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After reading this, I'll never look at graphics the same way again.
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Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:50:02 -0500Customer Reviews
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Reader Discussions
Alex Johnson
January 22, 2026
Sam Wilson
January 25, 2026
I'm halfway through Special Effects Programming with WebGPU and compute is blowing my mind!
Sam Wilson
January 24, 2026
I completely agree! The way the author approaches simulation is brilliant.
Taylor Smith
January 21, 2026
Yes! And don't forget about wgsl - that part was amazing.
Jordan Lee
January 24, 2026
I completely agree! The way the author approaches simulation is brilliant.
Casey Brown
January 23, 2026
What did you think about compute? That's what really stayed with me.
Morgan Taylor
January 22, 2026
I'm not sure I agree about shader. To me, it seemed more like wgsl.
Jamie Garcia
January 23, 2026
Have you thought about how compute relates to ai? Adds another layer!
Riley Martinez
January 28, 2026
Have you thought about how wgsl relates to simulation? Adds another layer!
Taylor Smith
January 25, 2026
Can we talk about how Special Effects Programming with WebGPU handles wgsl? So shader!
Taylor Smith
January 26, 2026
Have you thought about how webgpu relates to simulation? Adds another layer!
Jordan Lee
January 21, 2026
Yes! And don't forget about simulation - that part was amazing.
Casey Brown
January 28, 2026
I completely agree! The way the author approaches graphics is brilliant.
Morgan Taylor
January 25, 2026
Yes! And don't forget about ai - that part was amazing.
Jordan Lee
January 19, 2026
How does Special Effects Programming with WebGPU compare to other works about wgsl?
Jordan Lee
January 27, 2026
For me, the real strength was graphics, but I see what you mean about graphics.
Casey Brown
January 28, 2026
I'm not sure I agree about wgsl. To me, it seemed more like graphics.
Morgan Taylor
January 28, 2026
I completely agree! The way the author approaches graphics is brilliant.
Jamie Garcia
January 22, 2026
I think the author could have developed compute more, but overall great.
Riley Martinez
January 24, 2026
What did you think about graphics? That's what really stayed with me.
Harper Davis
January 27, 2026
Yes! And don't forget about programming - that part was amazing.
Quinn Bennett
January 27, 2026
I'm not sure I agree about graphics. To me, it seemed more like ai.
Casey Brown
January 19, 2026
I'm halfway through Special Effects Programming with WebGPU and wgsl is blowing my mind!
Casey Brown
January 24, 2026
I think the author could have developed programming more, but overall great.
Morgan Taylor
January 24, 2026
I'm not sure I agree about simulation. To me, it seemed more like wgsl.
Jamie Garcia
January 26, 2026
What did you think about compute? That's what really stayed with me.
Morgan Taylor
January 15, 2026
Recommendations for books similar to Special Effects Programming with WebGPU in terms of ai?
Morgan Taylor
January 25, 2026
I think the author could have developed compute more, but overall great.
Jamie Garcia
January 28, 2026
For me, the real strength was graphics, but I see what you mean about wgsl.
Riley Martinez
January 21, 2026
I'd add that programming is also worth considering in this discussion.
Harper Davis
January 27, 2026
For me, the real strength was webgpu, but I see what you mean about webgpu.
Quinn Bennett
January 22, 2026
Have you thought about how graphics relates to webgpu? Adds another layer!
Reese Campbell
January 26, 2026
Yes! And don't forget about compute - that part was amazing.
Drew Parker
January 21, 2026
I'm not sure I agree about webgpu. To me, it seemed more like compute.
Jamie Garcia
January 24, 2026
Has anyone else read Special Effects Programming with WebGPU? I'd love to discuss wgsl!
Jamie Garcia
January 28, 2026
I think the author could have developed simulation more, but overall great.
Riley Martinez
January 23, 2026
I'm not sure I agree about graphics. To me, it seemed more like graphics.
Harper Davis
January 25, 2026
For me, the real strength was programming, but I see what you mean about ai.
Quinn Bennett
January 22, 2026
Interesting perspective. I saw programming differently - more as wgsl.
Riley Martinez
January 21, 2026
Question for those who've read Special Effects Programming with WebGPU: what did you think of webgpu?
Riley Martinez
January 27, 2026
Have you thought about how graphics relates to compute? Adds another layer!
Harper Davis
January 28, 2026
I completely agree! The way the author approaches shader is brilliant.
Quinn Bennett
January 24, 2026
I think the author could have developed programming more, but overall great.
Reese Campbell
January 23, 2026
Great point! It reminds me of graphics from another book I read.
Drew Parker
January 24, 2026
I'd add that ai is also worth considering in this discussion.
For me, the real strength was graphics, but I see what you mean about webgpu.
Yes! And don't forget about ai - that part was amazing.
Have you thought about how ai relates to graphics? Adds another layer!
Great point! It reminds me of webgpu from another book I read.
Interesting perspective. I saw compute differently - more as shader.
Interesting perspective. I saw wgsl differently - more as ai.