Professional WebGL Programming: Developing 3D Graphics for the Web
Everything you need to know to develop web games and applications with superb hardware-accelerated 3D graphicsReady to develop web games and applications with the same high-quality, real-time 3D graphics featured in the most popular native apps? Professional WebGL Programming shows you how, getting you up and running in no time with the knowledge and skills you need to create stunning, graphically sophisticated games and web apps that run on most web browsers. Featuring clear, step-by-step guidance, expert tips and skill-building exercises, supplemented with detailed, hands-on development examples, it covers all the bases, including:WebGL basicsWebGL versus other graphics technologiesRelevant linear algebraTroubleshooting and debugging techniquesDrawing with the WebGL APICompact JavaScript Libraries and 3D TransformationsWriting vertex shaders and fragment shadersTexturing and lightingAnimation and user inputOpenGL ES Shading LanguageWebGL performance optimisationFrom WebGL basics to building stunning 3D graphics and animations from the ground up,Professional WebGL Programmingis your total guide to taking full advantage of this powerful web development technology.wrox.comProgrammer ForumsJoin our Programmer to Programmer forums to ask and answer programming questions about this book, join discussions on the hottest topics in the industry, and connect with fellow programmers from around the world.Code DownloadsTake advantage of free code samples from this book, as well as code samples from hundreds of other books, all ready to use.Read MoreFind articles, ebooks, sample chapters, and tables of contents for hundreds of books, and more reference resources on programming topics that matter to you.Wrox Professional guidesare written by working developers to address everyday needs. They provide examples, practical solutions, and expert education in new technologies, all designed to help programmers do a better job.