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Foundations of Graphics & Compute - Volume 2: Rendering

ISBN: 979-8338619353 | Published: September 7, 2024 | Categories: Books, Computers & Technology, Web Development & Design, Programming, JavaScript
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Reader Discussions

Alex Johnson

Alex Johnson

After reading Foundations of Graphics & Compute - Volume 2: Rendering, I'm seeing wgsl in a whole new light.

Alex Johnson
Alex Johnson

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

Sam Wilson
Sam Wilson

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

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

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

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

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

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

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

Sam Wilson

Sam Wilson

The compute aspect of Foundations of Graphics & Compute - Volume 2: Rendering is what makes it stand out for me.

Sam Wilson
Sam Wilson

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

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

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

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

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

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

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

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

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

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

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

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

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

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

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

Taylor Smith

Taylor Smith

I'm halfway through Foundations of Graphics & Compute - Volume 2: Rendering and ai is blowing my mind!

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

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

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

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

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

The graphics aspect of Foundations of Graphics & Compute - Volume 2: Rendering is what makes it stand out for me.

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

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

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

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

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

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

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

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

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

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

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

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

Casey Brown

Casey Brown

How does Foundations of Graphics & Compute - Volume 2: Rendering compare to other works about simulation?

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

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

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

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

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

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

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

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

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

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

Morgan Taylor

Morgan Taylor

Book club discussion: Foundations of Graphics & Compute - Volume 2: Rendering - chapter 8 thoughts?

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

For me, the real strength was wgsl, 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

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

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

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

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

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

Reese Campbell
Reese Campbell

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

Jamie Garcia

Jamie Garcia

Has anyone else read Foundations of Graphics & Compute - Volume 2: Rendering? I'd love to discuss ai!

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

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

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

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

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

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

Riley Martinez

Riley Martinez

Book club discussion: Foundations of Graphics & Compute - Volume 2: Rendering - chapter 16 thoughts?

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

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

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

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

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

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

Reese Campbell
Reese Campbell

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