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Special Effects Programming with WebGPU

ISBN: 979-8337912561 | Published: August 31, 2024 | Categories: Books, Computers & Technology, Web Development & Design, Programming, JavaScript
$183.99

This Books book offers webgpu and wgsl and programming and graphics and compute and shader and simulation and ai content that will transform your understanding of webgpu. Special Effects Programming with WebGPU 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 a must-have for anyone interested in webgpu or wgsl or programming or graphics or compute or shader or simulation or ai.

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Essential reading for anyone interested in shader.

— Alex Johnson
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— Taylor Smith
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Customer Reviews

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January 12, 2026
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★★★★★

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January 25, 2026
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January 12, 2026

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Reader Discussions

Alex Johnson

Alex Johnson

How does Special Effects Programming with WebGPU compare to other works about wgsl?

Alex Johnson
Alex Johnson

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

Sam Wilson
Sam Wilson

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

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

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

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

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

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

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

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

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

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

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

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

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

Sam Wilson

Sam Wilson

Book club discussion: Special Effects Programming with WebGPU - chapter 7 thoughts?

Sam Wilson
Sam Wilson

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

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

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

Taylor Smith

Taylor Smith

Question for those who've read Special Effects Programming with WebGPU: what did you think of compute?

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

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

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

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

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

How does Special Effects Programming with WebGPU compare to other works about programming?

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

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

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

Interesting perspective. I saw ai differently - more as wgsl.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

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

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

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

Casey Brown

Casey Brown

Just finished Special Effects Programming with WebGPU - wow! The part about programming really got me thinking.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

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

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

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

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

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

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

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

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

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

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

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

Reese Campbell
Reese Campbell

Interesting perspective. I saw wgsl differently - more as simulation.

Drew Parker
Drew Parker

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

Morgan Taylor

Morgan Taylor

Recommendations for books similar to Special Effects Programming with WebGPU in terms of simulation?

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

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

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

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

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

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

Jamie Garcia

Jamie Garcia

Has anyone else read Special Effects Programming with WebGPU? I'd love to discuss ai!

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

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

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

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

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

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

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

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

Riley Martinez

Riley Martinez

The shader aspect of Special Effects Programming with WebGPU is what makes it stand out for me.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

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

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

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

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

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

Reese Campbell
Reese Campbell

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