Special Effects Programming with WebGPU

About This Book

Special Effects Programming with WebGPU is a groundbreaking exploration of webgpu that has captivated readers worldwide. With 1346+ copies sold, this tour de force offers thought-provoking insights into webgpu.

Why You'll Love It

• Comprehensive coverage of graphics
• 9 chapters packed with fascinating theories
• Perfect for academic study
• Includes companion website access

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Reader Reviews

Michael Rodriguez

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

May 13, 2025

Special Effects Programming with WebGPU is a comprehensive exploration of webgpu that manages to be both accessible to newcomers and valuable to experts. The book is divided into 3 sections, each building thoughtfully on the last. Part 3's discussion of ai 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 some examples felt dated, but this doesn't detract from the overall quality. This will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field.

Michael Davis

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

June 4, 2025

Special Effects Programming with WebGPU is a comprehensive exploration of webgpu that manages to be both accessible to newcomers and valuable to experts. The book is divided into 3 sections, each building thoughtfully on the last. Part 3's discussion of ai 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 some examples felt dated, but this doesn't detract from the overall quality. This will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field.

Sarah Williams

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

June 30, 2025

While Special Effects Programming with WebGPU makes several valuable points about ai, I found some aspects problematic. The author's treatment of compute seems oversimplified, particularly when compared to compute. That said, the sections on graphics are genuinely insightful and make the book worth reading despite its flaws. With some refinement in programming, this could be a truly outstanding work.

Jennifer Jones

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

April 18, 2025

Special Effects Programming with WebGPU is a comprehensive exploration of webgpu that manages to be both accessible to newcomers and valuable to experts. The book is divided into 3 sections, each building thoughtfully on the last. Part 3's discussion of ai 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 some examples felt dated, but this doesn't detract from the overall quality. This will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field.

Jennifer Jones

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

February 7, 2025

While Special Effects Programming with WebGPU makes several valuable points about ai, I found some aspects problematic. The author's treatment of compute seems oversimplified, particularly when compared to compute. That said, the sections on graphics are genuinely insightful and make the book worth reading despite its flaws. With some refinement in programming, this could be a truly outstanding work.

Discussion about webgpu in Special Effects Programming with WebGPU

Posted by Jessica Wilson on July 21, 2025

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

Lisa Garcia July 28, 2025

This reminds me of a similar condept from somewhere.

Michael Brown August 1, 2025

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

Jennifer Smith July 22, 2025

This reminds me of a similar condept from somewhere.

Sarah Wilson July 27, 2025

I completely agree! This was my experience as well.

Lisa Davis July 27, 2025

I completely agree! This was my experience as well.

Discussion about webgpu in Special Effects Programming with WebGPU

Posted by James Williams on July 12, 2025

Can someone help me understand wgsl from chapter 12? I'm struggling to see how it connects to webgpu.

David Miller July 26, 2025

I completely agree! This was my experience as well.

Jennifer Miller July 24, 2025

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

Sarah Garcia July 25, 2025

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

Jennifer Jones July 30, 2025

I completely agree! This was my experience as well.

James Brown August 2, 2025

I completely agree! This was my experience as well.

Discussion about ai in Special Effects Programming with WebGPU

Posted by Emily Williams on July 11, 2025

I've been applying the principles from Special Effects Programming with WebGPU to my work in webgpu and seeing amazing results! Specifically, the part about wgsl has been transformative.

Lisa Rodriguez August 3, 2025

This reminds me of a similar condept from somewhere.

Lisa Wilson August 1, 2025

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

James Johnson July 29, 2025

This reminds me of a similar condept from somewhere.

Discussion about programming in Special Effects Programming with WebGPU

Posted by Emily Williams on July 17, 2025

Can someone help me understand shader from chapter 9? I'm struggling to see how it connects to shader.

David Brown July 31, 2025

I completely agree! This was my experience as well.

Lisa Jones July 21, 2025

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

Emily Jones August 4, 2025

This reminds me of a similar condept from somewhere.

Discussion about simulation in Special Effects Programming with WebGPU

Posted by Sarah Smith on July 17, 2025

Can someone help me understand programming from chapter 3? I'm struggling to see how it connects to compute.

Michael Johnson July 22, 2025

I completely agree! This was my experience as well.

Emily Smith August 4, 2025

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

Robert Johnson July 26, 2025

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

James Miller July 21, 2025

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