Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 5: Ray-Tracing
Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 5: Ray-Tracing view 1
Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 5: Ray-Tracing view 2
Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 5: Ray-Tracing view 3

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

4.7 (58 reviews)
webgpugraphicscomputeray-tracing

A comprehensive guide to mastering webgpu, graphics, compute and more.

Book Details
  • ISBN: 979-8306564760
  • Publication Date: January 10, 2025
  • Pages: 534
  • Publisher: Tech Publications

About This Book

This book provides in-depth coverage of webgpu and graphics, offering practical insights and real-world examples that developers can apply immediately in their projects.

What You'll Learn
  • Master the fundamentals of webgpu
  • Implement advanced techniques for graphics
  • Optimize performance in compute applications
  • Apply best practices from industry experts
  • Troubleshoot common issues and pitfalls
Who This Book Is For

This book is perfect for developers with intermediate experience looking to deepen their knowledge of webgpu and graphics. Whether you're building enterprise applications or working on personal projects, you'll find valuable insights and techniques.

Reviews & Discussions

Micah Wright
Micah Wright
Embedded Systems Engineer at Zoom
27 days ago

The examples in this book are incredibly practical for Foundations. It’s rare to find a book that’s both technically rigorous and genuinely enjoyable to read. It’s helped me write cleaner, more maintainable code across the board.

Emerson Lewis
Emerson Lewis
Senior Developer at Pinterest
10 months ago

I’ve bookmarked several chapters for quick reference on Compute:. The troubleshooting tips alone are worth the price of admission.

Reese Baker
Reese Baker
Platform Engineer at Airbnb
23 days ago

I wish I'd discovered this book earlier—it’s a game changer for graphics.

Drew Clark
Drew Clark
Data Scientist at Apple
3 months ago

This book offers a fresh perspective on compute.

Jules Walker
Jules Walker
Product Designer at Pinterest
4 months ago

This helped me connect the dots I’d been missing in Graphics. The writing style is clear, concise, and refreshingly jargon-free.

Jordan Hall
Jordan Hall
Embedded Systems Engineer at Slack
1 months ago

This book distilled years of confusion into a clear roadmap for Ray-Tracing.

Emerson Hill
Emerson Hill
Embedded Systems Engineer at Tesla
8 months ago

I’ve already implemented several ideas from this book into my work with Volume. The author’s passion for the subject is contagious. This is exactly what our team needed to overcome our technical challenges.

Skyler Nelson
Skyler Nelson
Tech Lead at Microsoft
11 days ago

This book completely changed my approach to compute. The tone is encouraging and empowering, even when tackling tough topics.

Dakota Miller
Dakota Miller
Product Designer at LinkedIn
6 months ago

After reading this, I finally understand the intricacies of Volume.

Logan Hall
Logan Hall
Systems Architect at Adobe
6 months ago

It’s the kind of book that stays relevant no matter how much you know about webgpu.

Taylor Young
Taylor Young
QA Analyst at Facebook
27 days ago

The author has a gift for explaining complex concepts about compute. The code samples are well-documented and easy to adapt to real projects.

Finley Martinez
Finley Martinez
Senior Developer at Google
24 days ago

It’s the kind of book that stays relevant no matter how much you know about compute.

Jamie Williams
Jamie Williams
Innovation Lead at Salesforce
5 months ago

This book gave me the confidence to tackle challenges in ray-tracing. The exercises at the end of each chapter helped solidify my understanding. It helped me refactor legacy code with confidence and clarity.

Morgan Nguyen
Morgan Nguyen
Full Stack Developer at Red Hat
20 days ago

The writing is engaging, and the examples are spot-on for compute. The practical examples helped me implement better solutions in my projects.

Finley Walker
Finley Walker
UX Strategist at Salesforce
12 days ago

A must-read for anyone trying to master graphics.

Harper Lewis
Harper Lewis
Senior Developer at Spotify
9 days ago

I finally feel equipped to make informed decisions about compute.

Sage Scott
Sage Scott
ML Engineer at Intel
11 days ago

This book distilled years of confusion into a clear roadmap for graphics. I appreciated the thoughtful breakdown of common design patterns.

Kai Johnson
Kai Johnson
Systems Architect at Google
10 months ago

This resource is indispensable for anyone working in Compute:.

Micah Williams
Micah Williams
Systems Architect at Tesla
22 days ago

This book distilled years of confusion into a clear roadmap for graphics. I found myself highlighting entire pages—it’s that insightful. The emphasis on readability and structure has elevated our entire codebase.

Parker Scott
Parker Scott
Software Engineer at Oracle
7 months ago

I've read many books on this topic, but this one stands out for its clarity on compute. The pacing is perfect—never rushed, never dragging.

River Baker
River Baker
Innovation Lead at Spotify
9 days ago

The insights in this book helped me solve a critical problem with Volume.

Jamie Walker
Jamie Walker
Game Developer at Atlassian
13 days ago

The practical advice here is immediately applicable to compute.

Rowan Jones
Rowan Jones
Software Engineer at Adobe
7 months ago

The insights in this book helped me solve a critical problem with webgpu. I’ve already recommended this to several teammates and junior devs. This is exactly what our team needed to overcome our technical challenges.

Join the Discussion

Related Books

Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction
Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction

Published: April 30, 2015

View Details
Vulkan API - Owners' Workshop Manual (2nd Edition) - Computer Programming (Beginners Onwards): Everything You Need To Get Started With The Vulkan API
Vulkan API - Owners' Workshop Manual (2nd Edition) - Computer Programming (Beginners Onwards): Everything You Need To Get Started With The Vulkan API

Published: September 6, 2026

View Details
Introduction to Regular Expressions in 20 Minutes: (Coffee Book Series)
Introduction to Regular Expressions in 20 Minutes: (Coffee Book Series)

Published: December 7, 2022

View Details