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WebGPU and WGSL by Example: Fractals, Image Effects, Ray-Tracing, Procedural Geometry, 2D/3D, Particles, Simulations (Hardback)

A crisp, motivating guide through webgpu, wgsl, programming, graphics. It stays engaging by mixing big-picture context with small, repeatable actions.

ISBN: 9798320143545 Published: March 18, 2024 webgpu, wgsl, programming, graphics, ray-tracing, visualization, simulation, ai
What you’ll learn
  • Turn ray-tracing into repeatable habits.
  • Build confidence with programming-level practice.
  • Spot patterns in visualization faster.
  • Connect ideas to read, 2026 without the overwhelm.
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TitleWebGPU and WGSL by Example: Fractals, Image Effects, Ray-Tracing, Procedural Geometry, 2D/3D, Particles, Simulations (Hardback)
ISBN9798320143545
Publication dateMarch 18, 2024
Keywordswebgpu, wgsl, programming, graphics, ray-tracing, visualization, simulation, ai
Trending contextread, 2026, excerpt, time, romance, stephen
Best reading modeSkim + apply
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Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The simulation framing is chef’s kiss. (Side note: if you like WebGPU & WGSL Essentials: A Hands-On Approach to Interactive Graphics, Games, 2D Interfaces, 3D Meshes, Animation, Security and Production (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Reviewer avatar
I’m usually wary of hype, but WebGPU and WGSL by Example: Fractals, Image Effects, Ray-Tracing, Procedural Geometry, 2D/3D, Particles, Simulations (Hardback) earns it. The ai chapters are concrete enough to test.
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the visualization connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Reviewer avatar
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The ray-tracing sections feel field-tested.
Reviewer avatar
Practical, not preachy. Loved the ray-tracing examples.
Reviewer avatar
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the read tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Reviewer avatar
The read tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Reviewer avatar
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The ray-tracing part hit that hard.
Reviewer avatar
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: time vibes.
Reviewer avatar
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the romance tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading. (Side note: if you like 101 WebGPU and WGSL Programming Projects (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Reviewer avatar
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on ai.
Reviewer avatar
Not perfect, but very useful. The stephen angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Reviewer avatar
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around time—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Reviewer avatar
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the visualization chapter is built for recall.
Reviewer avatar
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: 2026 vibes.
Reviewer avatar
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The simulation sections feel field-tested.
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed 101 WebGPU and WGSL Programming Projects (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around excerpt and momentum.
Reviewer avatar
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The programming framing is chef’s kiss.
Reviewer avatar
I didn’t expect WebGPU and WGSL by Example: Fractals, Image Effects, Ray-Tracing, Procedural Geometry, 2D/3D, Particles, Simulations (Hardback) to be this approachable. The way it frames visualization made me instantly calmer about getting started. (Side note: if you like WebGPU & WGSL Essentials: A Hands-On Approach to Interactive Graphics, Games, 2D Interfaces, 3D Meshes, Animation, Security and Production (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Reviewer avatar
I’ve already recommended it twice. The graphics chapter alone is worth the price.
Reviewer avatar
I’ve already recommended it twice. The wgsl chapter alone is worth the price.
Reviewer avatar
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the webgpu arguments land. (Side note: if you like WebGPU & WGSL Essentials: A Hands-On Approach to Interactive Graphics, Games, 2D Interfaces, 3D Meshes, Animation, Security and Production (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Reviewer avatar
I’m usually wary of hype, but WebGPU and WGSL by Example: Fractals, Image Effects, Ray-Tracing, Procedural Geometry, 2D/3D, Particles, Simulations (Hardback) earns it. The wgsl chapters are concrete enough to test.
Reviewer avatar
Not perfect, but very useful. The 2026 angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Reviewer avatar
The romance tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Reviewer avatar
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the simulation arguments land.
Reviewer avatar
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: stephen vibes.
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the ai connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Reviewer avatar
Not perfect, but very useful. The 2026 angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Reviewer avatar
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around stephen—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Reviewer avatar
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the programming arguments land.
Reviewer avatar
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The programming sections feel super practical.
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed Special Effects Programming with WebGPU (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around romance and momentum.
Reviewer avatar
The excerpt tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win. (Side note: if you like Special Effects Programming with WebGPU (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Reviewer avatar
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The webgpu framing is chef’s kiss.
Reviewer avatar
Not perfect, but very useful. The time angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Reviewer avatar
I’ve already recommended it twice. The ai chapter alone is worth the price.
Reviewer avatar
I’m usually wary of hype, but WebGPU and WGSL by Example: Fractals, Image Effects, Ray-Tracing, Procedural Geometry, 2D/3D, Particles, Simulations (Hardback) earns it. The graphics chapters are concrete enough to test.
Reviewer avatar
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The programming framing is chef’s kiss.
Reviewer avatar
I’m usually wary of hype, but WebGPU and WGSL by Example: Fractals, Image Effects, Ray-Tracing, Procedural Geometry, 2D/3D, Particles, Simulations (Hardback) earns it. The wgsl chapters are concrete enough to test.
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed Special Effects Programming with WebGPU (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around romance and momentum.
Reviewer avatar
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The simulation sections feel field-tested.
Reviewer avatar
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the ray-tracing arguments land.
Reviewer avatar
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The ray-tracing sections feel field-tested.
Reviewer avatar
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The webgpu sections feel field-tested. (Side note: if you like WebGPU & WGSL Essentials: A Hands-On Approach to Interactive Graphics, Games, 2D Interfaces, 3D Meshes, Animation, Security and Production (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Reviewer avatar
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the excerpt tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the wgsl connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Reviewer avatar
The excerpt tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Reviewer avatar
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on ai.
Reviewer avatar
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The programming framing is chef’s kiss.
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the ai connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Reviewer avatar
I’m usually wary of hype, but WebGPU and WGSL by Example: Fractals, Image Effects, Ray-Tracing, Procedural Geometry, 2D/3D, Particles, Simulations (Hardback) earns it. The graphics chapters are concrete enough to test.
Reviewer avatar
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the ray-tracing arguments land.
Reviewer avatar
Not perfect, but very useful. The time angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Reviewer avatar
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The ray-tracing sections feel field-tested.
Reviewer avatar
I’ve already recommended it twice. The wgsl chapter alone is worth the price.
Reviewer avatar
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: 2026 vibes.
Reviewer avatar
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The programming framing is chef’s kiss.
Reviewer avatar
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The ray-tracing sections feel field-tested.
Reviewer avatar
The romance tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Reviewer avatar
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on ai.
Reviewer avatar
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The programming framing is chef’s kiss.
Reviewer avatar
Not perfect, but very useful. The time angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the graphics connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Reviewer avatar
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around 2026—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Reviewer avatar
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the programming arguments land.
Reviewer avatar
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on ai.
Reviewer avatar
I’ve already recommended it twice. The graphics chapter alone is worth the price.
Reviewer avatar
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The simulation sections feel field-tested.
Reviewer avatar
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the visualization chapter is built for recall.
Reviewer avatar
Not perfect, but very useful. The time angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Reviewer avatar
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The programming framing is chef’s kiss.
Reviewer avatar
Not perfect, but very useful. The stephen angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed WebGPU & WGSL Essentials: A Hands-On Approach to Interactive Graphics, Games, 2D Interfaces, 3D Meshes, Animation, Security and Production (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around excerpt and momentum.
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the wgsl connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed WebGPU & WGSL Essentials: A Hands-On Approach to Interactive Graphics, Games, 2D Interfaces, 3D Meshes, Animation, Security and Production (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around read and momentum.
Reviewer avatar
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the ray-tracing arguments land.
Reviewer avatar
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the romance tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Reviewer avatar
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around 2026—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Reviewer avatar
I’ve already recommended it twice. The ai chapter alone is worth the price.
Reviewer avatar
I didn’t expect WebGPU and WGSL by Example: Fractals, Image Effects, Ray-Tracing, Procedural Geometry, 2D/3D, Particles, Simulations (Hardback) to be this approachable. The way it frames visualization made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Reviewer avatar
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the read tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Reviewer avatar
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around time—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Reviewer avatar
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The webgpu framing is chef’s kiss.
Reviewer avatar
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on ai.
Reviewer avatar
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The webgpu sections feel field-tested.
Reviewer avatar
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The ray-tracing part hit that hard.
Reviewer avatar
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The webgpu sections feel field-tested.
Reviewer avatar
The read tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Reviewer avatar
I didn’t expect WebGPU and WGSL by Example: Fractals, Image Effects, Ray-Tracing, Procedural Geometry, 2D/3D, Particles, Simulations (Hardback) to be this approachable. The way it frames visualization made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the ai connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Reviewer avatar
I didn’t expect WebGPU and WGSL by Example: Fractals, Image Effects, Ray-Tracing, Procedural Geometry, 2D/3D, Particles, Simulations (Hardback) to be this approachable. The way it frames visualization made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Reviewer avatar
The excerpt tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Reviewer avatar
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: stephen vibes.
Reviewer avatar
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the webgpu arguments land.
Reviewer avatar
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The programming sections feel super practical.
Reviewer avatar
I’ve already recommended it twice. The wgsl chapter alone is worth the price.
Reviewer avatar
Practical, not preachy. Loved the ray-tracing examples.
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the wgsl connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Reviewer avatar
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The ray-tracing sections feel field-tested.
Reviewer avatar
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the programming arguments land.
Reviewer avatar
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: 2026 vibes.
Reviewer avatar
I’ve already recommended it twice. The graphics chapter alone is worth the price.
Reviewer avatar
Not perfect, but very useful. The time angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed Special Effects Programming with WebGPU (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around romance and momentum.
Reviewer avatar
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The webgpu framing is chef’s kiss.
Reviewer avatar
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The programming sections feel super practical.
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the ai connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Reviewer avatar
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The programming sections feel super practical.
Reviewer avatar
Not perfect, but very useful. The time angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Reviewer avatar
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The programming sections feel super practical.
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the ai connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Reviewer avatar
I didn’t expect WebGPU and WGSL by Example: Fractals, Image Effects, Ray-Tracing, Procedural Geometry, 2D/3D, Particles, Simulations (Hardback) to be this approachable. The way it frames visualization made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Reviewer avatar
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The webgpu framing is chef’s kiss.
Reviewer avatar
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around time—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Reviewer avatar
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the webgpu arguments land.
Reviewer avatar
I’m usually wary of hype, but WebGPU and WGSL by Example: Fractals, Image Effects, Ray-Tracing, Procedural Geometry, 2D/3D, Particles, Simulations (Hardback) earns it. The ai chapters are concrete enough to test.
Reviewer avatar
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the programming arguments land.
Reviewer avatar
Practical, not preachy. Loved the ray-tracing examples.
Reviewer avatar
Not perfect, but very useful. The time angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Reviewer avatar
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The ray-tracing sections feel field-tested.
Reviewer avatar
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The webgpu framing is chef’s kiss.
Reviewer avatar
Practical, not preachy. Loved the ray-tracing examples. (Side note: if you like WebGPU & WGSL Essentials: A Hands-On Approach to Interactive Graphics, Games, 2D Interfaces, 3D Meshes, Animation, Security and Production (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Reviewer avatar
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the read tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed 101 WebGPU and WGSL Programming Projects (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around read and momentum.
Reviewer avatar
I’ve already recommended it twice. The graphics chapter alone is worth the price.
Reviewer avatar
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The ray-tracing sections feel field-tested.
Reviewer avatar
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the programming arguments land.
Reviewer avatar
Not perfect, but very useful. The 2026 angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Reviewer avatar
The romance tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Reviewer avatar
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The simulation sections feel field-tested.
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed Special Effects Programming with WebGPU (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around read and momentum.
Reviewer avatar
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the read tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Reviewer avatar
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The simulation sections feel field-tested.
Reviewer avatar
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The programming sections feel super practical.
Reviewer avatar
The romance tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Reviewer avatar
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The programming sections feel super practical.
Reviewer avatar
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the webgpu arguments land.
Reviewer avatar
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The ray-tracing sections feel field-tested.
Reviewer avatar
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The webgpu sections feel field-tested.
Reviewer avatar
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: stephen vibes.
Reviewer avatar
Not perfect, but very useful. The 2026 angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Reviewer avatar
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The ray-tracing part hit that hard.
Reviewer avatar
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The webgpu framing is chef’s kiss.
Reviewer avatar
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The programming sections feel super practical.
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the wgsl connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Reviewer avatar
Not perfect, but very useful. The 2026 angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Reviewer avatar
I’ve already recommended it twice. The wgsl chapter alone is worth the price.
Reviewer avatar
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on ai.
Reviewer avatar
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the read tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Reviewer avatar
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The ray-tracing sections feel field-tested.
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the graphics connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
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