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Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 5: Ray-Tracing

ISBN: 979-8306564760 | Published: January 10, 2025 | Categories: Books, Computers & Technology, Web Development & Design, Programming, JavaScript
$165.99

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The definitive work on compute for our generation.

— Alex Johnson
The New York Times

Essential reading for anyone interested in graphics.

— Sam Wilson
Booklist

After reading this, I'll never look at graphics the same way again.

— Taylor Smith
Publishers Weekly

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Customer Reviews

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Ash Monroe

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★★★★★

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March 13, 2026
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Harley Quinn

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★★★★★

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March 2, 2026
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Kora James

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★★★★☆

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March 13, 2026
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Sky Monroe

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★★★★★

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Eden Blake

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March 10, 2026
August Quinn

August Quinn

Plot Twister Tracker

★★★★☆

I absolutely loved Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 5: Ray-Tracing! It completely changed my perspective on webgpu. At first I wasn't sure about Programming, but by chapter 3 I was completely hooked. The way the author explains compute is so clear and relatable - it's like they're talking directly to you. I've already recommended this to all my friends who are interested in graphics. What I appreciated most was how the book made ray-tracing feel so accessible. I'll definitely be rereading this one - there's so much to take in!

March 2, 2026
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Sloane Rivers

Book Club Visionary

★★★★★

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March 5, 2026
Colby Nash

Colby Nash

Cover Collector

★★★★☆

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March 3, 2026
Lennox Avery

Lennox Avery

Tone Sleuth

★★★★☆

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Ellis Gray

Hardcover Devotee

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March 6, 2026

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Reader Discussions

Alex Johnson

Alex Johnson

After reading Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 5: Ray-Tracing, I'm seeing compute in a whole new light.

Alex Johnson
Alex Johnson

Have you thought about how compute relates to graphics? Adds another layer!

Sam Wilson
Sam Wilson

For me, the real strength was graphics, but I see what you mean about webgpu.

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

I'm not sure I agree about compute. To me, it seemed more like ray-tracing.

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

For me, the real strength was webgpu, but I see what you mean about ray-tracing.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

I'm not sure I agree about webgpu. To me, it seemed more like graphics.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

What did you think about graphics? That's what really stayed with me.

Sam Wilson

Sam Wilson

Just finished Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 5: Ray-Tracing - wow! The part about graphics really got me thinking.

Sam Wilson
Sam Wilson

I completely agree! The way the author approaches webgpu is brilliant.

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

I'd add that compute is also worth considering in this discussion.

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

I completely agree! The way the author approaches webgpu is brilliant.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

What did you think about graphics? That's what really stayed with me.

Taylor Smith

Taylor Smith

Question for those who've read Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 5: Ray-Tracing: what did you think of graphics?

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

I completely agree! The way the author approaches webgpu is brilliant.

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

For me, the real strength was ray-tracing, but I see what you mean about compute.

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

Question for those who've read Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 5: Ray-Tracing: what did you think of graphics?

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

I'd add that graphics is also worth considering in this discussion.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

Have you thought about how webgpu relates to compute? Adds another layer!

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

I'd add that graphics is also worth considering in this discussion.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

Great point! It reminds me of webgpu from another book I read.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

For me, the real strength was ray-tracing, but I see what you mean about webgpu.

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

I'm not sure I agree about graphics. To me, it seemed more like graphics.

Casey Brown

Casey Brown

After reading Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 5: Ray-Tracing, I'm seeing compute in a whole new light.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

I completely agree! The way the author approaches graphics is brilliant.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

Great point! It reminds me of compute from another book I read.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

Great point! It reminds me of graphics from another book I read.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

For me, the real strength was ray-tracing, but I see what you mean about ray-tracing.

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

Interesting perspective. I saw graphics differently - more as webgpu.

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

What did you think about graphics? That's what really stayed with me.

Morgan Taylor

Morgan Taylor

Has anyone else read Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 5: Ray-Tracing? I'd love to discuss graphics!

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

Yes! And don't forget about compute - that part was amazing.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

Yes! And don't forget about webgpu - that part was amazing.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

I think the author could have developed webgpu more, but overall great.

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

Interesting perspective. I saw webgpu differently - more as webgpu.

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

I completely agree! The way the author approaches webgpu is brilliant.

Reese Campbell
Reese Campbell

Have you thought about how ray-tracing relates to graphics? Adds another layer!

Jamie Garcia

Jamie Garcia

The ray-tracing aspect of Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 5: Ray-Tracing is what makes it stand out for me.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

I'd add that ray-tracing is also worth considering in this discussion.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

Interesting perspective. I saw webgpu differently - more as compute.

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

I completely agree! The way the author approaches webgpu is brilliant.

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

For me, the real strength was webgpu, but I see what you mean about compute.

Reese Campbell
Reese Campbell

For me, the real strength was graphics, but I see what you mean about ray-tracing.

Drew Parker
Drew Parker

Yes! And don't forget about webgpu - that part was amazing.

Riley Martinez

Riley Martinez

Book club discussion: Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 5: Ray-Tracing - chapter 12 thoughts?

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

Have you thought about how webgpu relates to webgpu? Adds another layer!

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

For me, the real strength was compute, but I see what you mean about webgpu.

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

What did you think about ray-tracing? That's what really stayed with me.

Reese Campbell
Reese Campbell

I think the author could have developed webgpu more, but overall great.