Real-Time 3D Graphics with WebGL 2 - Second Edition

A comprehensive guide with 80+ examples on 3D programming in WebGL 2 covering computer graphics topics such as rendering 3D math camera and moreKey Features//Create visually stunning high-performance 3D applications for the web with WebGL 2A complete course on 3D computer graphics: rendering 3D math lighting cameras and moreUnlock a variety of new and advanced features offered in WebGL 2br>/Book Description//As highly interactive applications have become an increasingly important part of the user experience WebGL is a unique and cutting-edge technology that brings hardware-accelerated 3D graphics to the web./br>/Packed with 80+ examples this book guides readers through the landscape of real-time computer graphics using WebGL 2. Each chapter covers foundational concepts in 3D graphics programming with various implementations. Topics are always associated with exercises for a hands-on approach to learning./br>/This book presents a clear roadmap to learning real-time 3D computer graphics with WebGL 2. Each chapter starts with a summary of the learning goals for the chapter followed by a detailed description of each topic. The book offers example-rich up-to-date introductions to a wide range of essential 3D computer graphics topics including rendering colors textures transformations framebuffers lights surfaces blending geometry construction advanced techniques and more. With each chapter you will level up your 3D graphics programming skills. This book will become your trustworthy companion in developing highly interactive 3D web applications with WebGL and JavaScript./br>/What you will learn//Understand the rendering pipeline provided in WebGLBuild and render 3D objects with WebGLDevelop lights using shaders 3D math and the physics of light reflectionCreate a camera and use it to navigate a 3D sceneUse texturing lighting and shading techniques to render realistic 3D scenesImplement object selection and interaction in a 3D sceneCover advanced techniques for creating immersive and compelling scenesLearn new and advanced features offered in WebGL 2br>/Who this book is for//This book is intended for developers who are interested in building highly interactive 3D applications for the web. A basic understanding of JavaScript is necessary; no prior computer graphics or WebGL knowledge is required./