Book Details
- ISBN: 979-8326959423
- Published: May 29, 2024
- Categories: Books Computers & Technology Programming
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WebGPU Compute
About This Book
WebGPU Compute is a practical guide dedicated to the field of WGSL compute algorithms. As we stand on the cusp of a new era in web-based computation, this book aims to illuminate the path forward, providing both foundational knowledge and advanced techniques in the realm of compute shaders. WebGPU is the latest API designed to bring high-performance computing capabilities to the web. It offers a modern, low-level interface for GPU programming, allowing developers to leverage the full power of contemporary graphics hardware for general-purpose computation. This book zeroes in on the compute capabilities of WebGPU, a pivotal feature that opens up new possibilities for intensive computational tasks directly in the browser. Compute shaders represent a significant evolution in GPU programming. Unlike traditional graphics shaders that are primarily concerned with rendering images, compute shaders focus on performing general-purpose computations. This flexibility enables a wide array of applications beyond graphics, such as scientific simulations, data analysis, image processing, and even sound processing. This book is structured to guide you through the essentials of WebGPU compute shaders and their practical applications. Each chapter is filled with detailed explanations, step-by-step tutorials, and numerous code examples to help you gain a deep understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of compute shaders. Topics Include: 1. Fundamental Principles of Compute Shaders: - Understanding the architecture and capabilities of WebGPU. - Writing your first compute shader. - Managing resources and memory in GPU programs. 2. Image Processing: - Implementing filters and transformations. - Real-time image enhancement techniques. 3. Simulations: - Creating particle systems and physics simulations. - Modeling natural phenomena using compute shaders. 4. Fractals: - Generating complex fractal images. - Exploring mathematical beauty through GPU computation. 5. Sound Processing: - Utilizing compute shaders for audio synthesis and processing. - Real-time sound effect generation. 6. Sorting Algorithms: - Implementing parallel sorting techniques. - Optimizing performance for large datasets. 7. Steganography: - Hiding and extracting data within images using compute shaders. - Exploring the intersection of security and graphics. The examples provided throughout this book are designed to be both educational and practical. Each example builds upon the previous ones, gradually increasing in complexity and depth. By the end of this book, you will not only have a strong grasp of WebGPU compute shaders but also a toolkit of techniques and examples that you can apply to your own projects.
Key Features
- Comprehensive coverage of Books topics
- Practical examples and real-world applications
- Clear explanations suitable for beginners and experts
- Latest trends and techniques in the field
- Exercises and challenges to test your knowledge
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What Readers Are Saying
Sophia Brown
Software Engineer
This comprehensive work by the author, provides an exceptional examination of webgpu. The depth of analysis is particularly impressive, offering both theoretical frameworks and practical applications that will benefit readers at all levels of expertise. I highly recommend this book to anyone serious about mastering this subject.
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David Thompson
Author
This book changed how I think about webgpu. The author has a gift for making complex ideas feel simple and approachable. It's rare to find a technical book that's this enjoyable to read.
Posted 11 days ago
User857
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I completely agree with David Thompson's review. This book exceeded my expectations!
Posted 10 days ago
David Adams
Cognitive Psychologist
Excellent resource - packed with useful information!
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Robert Miller
Historian
This comprehensive work by the author, provides an exceptional examination of webgpu. The depth of analysis is particularly impressive, offering both theoretical frameworks and practical applications that will benefit readers at all levels of expertise. I highly recommend this book to anyone serious about mastering this subject.
Posted 14 days ago
Henry Clark
Book Blogger
This book changed how I think about webgpu. The author has a gift for making complex ideas feel simple and approachable. It's rare to find a technical book that's this enjoyable to read.
Posted 19 days ago