Introduction to Ray-Tracing using WebGPU API

Introduction to Ray-Tracing using WebGPU API

Various Authors January 13, 2026 Books, Computers & Technology, Programming 979-8246108550
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About This Book

WebGPU (Graphics and Compute) API is a powerful web-based resource that exposes the GPU hardware capabilities without the use of external libraries or plug-ins. This incredible API is part of a new standard that will be integrated into modern browsers - allowing GPU accelerated graphics such as ray-tracing. Real time ray-tracing has always been the holy grail of rendering. Delivering physically-accurate results by simulating how light rays bounce off and refract through objects in a scene. Ray-tracing has historically been slow, taking minutes or hours to render a single frame, so being able to get results in `real time' due to advancements in hardware accelerations and the WebGPU API promises to have a huge impact on web-based visualizations. This book introducing the reader (you) to ray-tracing and computer graphic concepts using the WebGPU graphics and compute API using simple tutorials and samples.

Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced professional seeking advanced knowledge, this book has something valuable to offer.

Key Features

  • Comprehensive coverage of Books concepts
  • Practical examples and real-world applications
  • Step-by-step tutorials and exercises
  • Written by industry experts
  • Companion website with additional resources

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Rating: 4.4
Reviews: 239
Pages: 259
Language: English
Sales Rank: #4701
Popularity: 78%

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Book Details

  • Publisher: Independently published
  • Publication Date: January 13, 2026
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 979-824610
  • ISBN-13: 979-8246108550
  • Pages: 649
  • Dimensions: 7 x 6.8 x 2.2 inches
  • Weight: 1.8 pounds