Vulkan Compute: High-Performance Compute Programming with Vulkan and Compute Shaders
Vulkan Compute: High-Performance Compute Programming with Vulkan and Compute Shaders
Vulkan Compute: High-Performance Compute Programming with Vulkan and Compute Shaders
Vulkan Compute: High-Performance Compute Programming with Vulkan and Compute Shaders
Book Details
  • ISBN: 979-8345148280
  • Published: November 1, 2024
  • Categories: Books Computers & Technology Programming
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Vulkan Compute: High-Performance Compute Programming with Vulkan and Compute Shaders

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Vulkan Compute: High-Performance Compute Programming with Vulkan and Compute Shaders is a groundbreaking exploration of programming that has captivated readers worldwide. With 1304+ copies sold, this definitive guide offers exceptional insights into programming.

Why You'll Love It

  • Comprehensive coverage of shader
  • 9 chapters packed with real-world examples
  • Perfect for professionals in the field
  • Includes companion website access

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Reader Reviews

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Based on 12 reviews

5 stars (88%)
4 stars (20%)
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Lisa Davis
Lisa Davis
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

July 5, 2025

Fantastic book! Clear, concise, and packed with useful information about simulation. Highly recommended!

Michael Smith
Michael Smith
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

February 19, 2025

While Vulkan Compute: High-Performance Compute Programming with Vulkan and Compute Shaders makes several valuable points about simulation, I found some aspects problematic. The author's treatment of shader seems oversimplified, particularly when compared to compute. That said, the sections on ai are genuinely insightful and make the book worth reading despite its flaws. With some refinement in compute, this could be a truly outstanding work.

Michael Brown
Michael Brown
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

July 25, 2025

Vulkan Compute: High-Performance Compute Programming with Vulkan and Compute Shaders is a comprehensive exploration of programming that manages to be both accessible to newcomers and valuable to experts. The book is divided into 8 sections, each building thoughtfully on the last. Part 4's discussion of simulation is particularly strong, with clear examples and practical applications. The diagrams and illustrations throughout help clarify complex ideas, and the chapter summaries are excellent for review. My only minor critique is that the pacing could be better, but this doesn't detract from the overall quality. This will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field.

Lisa Williams
Lisa Williams
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

March 3, 2025

I'll be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect with Vulkan Compute: High-Performance Compute Programming with Vulkan and Compute Shaders, but wow! It completely blew me away. The way the author explains vulkan made everything click for me. I've been struggling with ai for years, and this book gave me the tools I needed. My favorite part was when they talked about programming - it reminded me so much of my own experience with programming. I've already recommended it to all my friends!

Thomas Smith
Thomas Smith
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

April 30, 2025

Vulkan Compute: High-Performance Compute Programming with Vulkan and Compute Shaders is a comprehensive exploration of programming that manages to be both accessible to newcomers and valuable to experts. The book is divided into 8 sections, each building thoughtfully on the last. Part 4's discussion of simulation is particularly strong, with clear examples and practical applications. The diagrams and illustrations throughout help clarify complex ideas, and the chapter summaries are excellent for review. My only minor critique is that the pacing could be better, but this doesn't detract from the overall quality. This will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field.

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Community Discussions

Sarah Davis
Discussion about simulation in Vulkan Compute: High-Performance Compute Programming with Vulkan and Compute Shaders

Posted by Sarah Davis on July 13, 2025

I've been applying the principles from Vulkan Compute: High-Performance Compute Programming with Vulkan and Compute Shaders to my work in programming and seeing amazing results! Specifically, the part about shader has been transformative.

Lisa Miller

Lisa Miller July 29, 2025

This reminds me of a similar condept from somewhere.

Sarah Garcia

Sarah Garcia August 2, 2025

I completely agree! This was my experience as well.

Emily Davis

Emily Davis August 5, 2025

Interesting perspective. I hadn't considered that angle before.

Jennifer Miller
Discussion about programming in Vulkan Compute: High-Performance Compute Programming with Vulkan and Compute Shaders

Posted by Jennifer Miller on July 29, 2025

Has anyone else noticed how Vulkan Compute: High-Performance Compute Programming with Vulkan and Compute Shaders relates to simulation? I was reading about shader and it made me think of chapter 7.

Sarah Smith

Sarah Smith July 29, 2025

I completely agree! This was my experience as well.

Sarah Miller

Sarah Miller July 26, 2025

I completely agree! This was my experience as well.

Thomas Davis

Thomas Davis August 5, 2025

To add to this, I found similar examples which seems to support your point.

David Smith

David Smith July 28, 2025

Could you elaborate on what you mean by this? I'm not sure I follow.

Jessica Wilson
Discussion about ai in Vulkan Compute: High-Performance Compute Programming with Vulkan and Compute Shaders

Posted by Jessica Wilson on July 13, 2025

Has anyone else noticed how Vulkan Compute: High-Performance Compute Programming with Vulkan and Compute Shaders relates to simulation? I was reading about programming and it made me think of chapter 7.

Sarah Williams

Sarah Williams July 28, 2025

I completely agree! This was my experience as well.

David Smith

David Smith July 25, 2025

Could you elaborate on what you mean by this? I'm not sure I follow.

Emily Davis
Discussion about programming in Vulkan Compute: High-Performance Compute Programming with Vulkan and Compute Shaders

Posted by Emily Davis on July 25, 2025

Discussion: What did everyone think of the author's treatment of compute? I found it more technical compared to other works in the field.

David Brown

David Brown July 26, 2025

Could you elaborate on what you mean by this? I'm not sure I follow.

James Johnson

James Johnson August 1, 2025

I completely agree! This was my experience as well.

Emily Miller

Emily Miller July 28, 2025

Interesting perspective. I hadn't considered that angle before.

Sarah Brown

Sarah Brown August 4, 2025

Could you elaborate on what you mean by this? I'm not sure I follow.

Thomas Brown
Discussion about vulkan in Vulkan Compute: High-Performance Compute Programming with Vulkan and Compute Shaders

Posted by Thomas Brown on July 30, 2025

Discussion: What did everyone think of the author's treatment of simulation? I found it less convincing compared to other works in the field.

Michael Wilson

Michael Wilson August 4, 2025

To add to this, I found similar examples which seems to support your point.

Lisa Rodriguez

Lisa Rodriguez July 31, 2025

To add to this, I found similar examples which seems to support your point.

Jennifer Brown

Jennifer Brown July 27, 2025

Could you elaborate on what you mean by this? I'm not sure I follow.

Jennifer Williams

Jennifer Williams August 3, 2025

I completely agree! This was my experience as well.