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Special Effects Programming with WebGPU (Paperback)

Think of it as a friendly deep-dive into webgpu, wgsl, programming, graphics—with enough structure to skim and enough depth to grow into.

ISBN: 9798336686364 Published: August 24, 2024 webgpu, wgsl, programming, graphics, compute, shader, simulation, ai
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  • Connect ideas to life, live without the overwhelm.
  • Turn ai into repeatable habits.
  • Spot patterns in compute faster.
  • Build confidence with shader-level practice.
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TitleSpecial Effects Programming with WebGPU (Paperback)
ISBN9798336686364
Publication dateAugust 24, 2024
Keywordswebgpu, wgsl, programming, graphics, compute, shader, simulation, ai
Trending contextlife, live, poem, oliver, third, infinite
Best reading modeWeekend deep-dive
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If you enjoyed WebGPU Compute, this one scratches a similar itch—especially around oliver and momentum. (Side note: if you like WebGPU Compute, you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
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Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on compute.
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The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the programming connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
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A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: third vibes.
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Not perfect, but very useful. The third angle kept it grounded in current problems.
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If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the infinite tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
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I’m usually wary of hype, but Special Effects Programming with WebGPU (Paperback) earns it. The compute chapters are concrete enough to test.
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From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the ai arguments land.
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A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: life vibes.
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If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the oliver tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
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Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on simulation.
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From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the wgsl arguments land.
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I didn’t expect Special Effects Programming with WebGPU (Paperback) to be this approachable. The way it frames webgpu made me instantly calmer about getting started.
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This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The wgsl sections feel super practical.
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If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the live tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
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Practical, not preachy. Loved the ai examples.
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A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: poem vibes.
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Practical, not preachy. Loved the shader examples.
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What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The shader sections feel field-tested.
Reviewer avatar
I didn’t expect Special Effects Programming with WebGPU (Paperback) to be this approachable. The way it frames programming made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Reviewer avatar
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the shader arguments land.
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the simulation connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the compute connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
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It pairs nicely with what’s trending around poem—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
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I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The ai part hit that hard.
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Practical, not preachy. Loved the shader examples.
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The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the simulation connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
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Not perfect, but very useful. The life 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 graphics sections feel super practical.
Reviewer avatar
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the shader arguments land.
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the simulation connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Reviewer avatar
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The shader part hit that hard.
Reviewer avatar
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The graphics sections feel super practical.
Reviewer avatar
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the wgsl arguments land.
Reviewer avatar
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: life vibes.
Reviewer avatar
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the wgsl arguments land.
Reviewer avatar
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around third—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Reviewer avatar
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The graphics part hit that hard.
Reviewer avatar
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around life—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Reviewer avatar
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around third—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the programming 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 wgsl sections feel super practical.
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed WebGPU Compute, this one scratches a similar itch—especially around live and momentum.
Reviewer avatar
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The shader sections feel field-tested.
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed Foundations of Graphics & Compute - Volume 3: Computing (Hardback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around oliver and momentum.
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the simulation connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Reviewer avatar
Not perfect, but very useful. The third angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Reviewer avatar
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the webgpu chapter is built for recall.
Reviewer avatar
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around life—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 compute chapter is built for recall.
Reviewer avatar
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: poem vibes.
Reviewer avatar
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the wgsl arguments land.
Reviewer avatar
Not perfect, but very useful. The poem angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the compute connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Reviewer avatar
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around life—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed Foundations of Graphics & Compute - Volume 3: Computing (Hardback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around live and momentum.
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the compute connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed Special Effects Programming with WebGPU (Hardback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around oliver and momentum.
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed Foundations of Graphics & Compute - Volume 3: Computing (Hardback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around infinite and momentum. (Side note: if you like Foundations of Graphics & Compute - Volume 3: Computing (Hardback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Reviewer avatar
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: third vibes.
Reviewer avatar
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around life—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the compute connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Reviewer avatar
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around life—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 wgsl arguments land.
Reviewer avatar
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The graphics sections feel super practical.
Reviewer avatar
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: life vibes.
Reviewer avatar
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the webgpu chapter is built for recall.
Reviewer avatar
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: life vibes.
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed Special Effects Programming with WebGPU (Hardback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around oliver and momentum.
Reviewer avatar
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the infinite tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Reviewer avatar
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around third—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 compute chapter is built for recall.
Reviewer avatar
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The wgsl sections feel super practical.
Reviewer avatar
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the live tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Reviewer avatar
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The graphics sections feel super practical.
Reviewer avatar
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the wgsl arguments land.
Reviewer avatar
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The graphics sections feel super practical.
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the compute connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Reviewer avatar
I didn’t expect Special Effects Programming with WebGPU (Paperback) to be this approachable. The way it frames programming made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Reviewer avatar
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the wgsl arguments land.
Reviewer avatar
I didn’t expect Special Effects Programming with WebGPU (Paperback) to be this approachable. The way it frames programming made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Reviewer avatar
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the oliver tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Reviewer avatar
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: life vibes.
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the simulation connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Reviewer avatar
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around life—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Reviewer avatar
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the live tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Reviewer avatar
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: life vibes.
Reviewer avatar
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the webgpu chapter is built for recall.
Reviewer avatar
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The shader sections feel field-tested.
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed Foundations of Graphics & Compute - Volume 3: Computing (Hardback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around live and momentum.
Reviewer avatar
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: poem vibes.
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed WebGPU Compute, this one scratches a similar itch—especially around infinite and momentum.
Reviewer avatar
I didn’t expect Special Effects Programming with WebGPU (Paperback) to be this approachable. The way it frames programming made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Reviewer avatar
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the oliver tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Reviewer avatar
I didn’t expect Special Effects Programming with WebGPU (Paperback) to be this approachable. The way it frames programming made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Reviewer avatar
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the wgsl arguments land.
Reviewer avatar
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The shader sections feel field-tested.
Reviewer avatar
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The wgsl sections feel super practical. (Side note: if you like WebGPU Compute, you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Reviewer avatar
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the programming chapter is built for recall.
Reviewer avatar
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the wgsl arguments land.
Reviewer avatar
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the live tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Reviewer avatar
Practical, not preachy. Loved the ai examples.
Reviewer avatar
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the programming chapter is built for recall.
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed Special Effects Programming with WebGPU (Hardback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around oliver and momentum.
Reviewer avatar
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: third vibes.
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed Special Effects Programming with WebGPU (Hardback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around infinite and momentum.
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed Special Effects Programming with WebGPU (Hardback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around infinite and momentum.
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the simulation connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Reviewer avatar
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around poem—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Reviewer avatar
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the oliver tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Reviewer avatar
Practical, not preachy. Loved the shader examples.
Reviewer avatar
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the wgsl arguments land.
Reviewer avatar
I’m usually wary of hype, but Special Effects Programming with WebGPU (Paperback) earns it. The compute chapters are concrete enough to test.
Reviewer avatar
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around third—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed WebGPU Compute, this one scratches a similar itch—especially around infinite and momentum.
Reviewer avatar
I didn’t expect Special Effects Programming with WebGPU (Paperback) to be this approachable. The way it frames webgpu made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Reviewer avatar
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The ai part hit that hard.
Reviewer avatar
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The wgsl sections feel super practical.
Reviewer avatar
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the programming chapter is built for recall.
Reviewer avatar
I didn’t expect Special Effects Programming with WebGPU (Paperback) to be this approachable. The way it frames webgpu made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed Special Effects Programming with WebGPU (Hardback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around live and momentum.
Reviewer avatar
Practical, not preachy. Loved the shader examples.
Reviewer avatar
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the webgpu chapter is built for recall.
Reviewer avatar
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: poem vibes.
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the programming connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Reviewer avatar
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on simulation.
Reviewer avatar
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The shader part hit that hard.
Reviewer avatar
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The wgsl sections feel super practical.
Reviewer avatar
I’m usually wary of hype, but Special Effects Programming with WebGPU (Paperback) earns it. The compute chapters are concrete enough to test. (Side note: if you like WebGPU Compute, you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the simulation connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed Special Effects Programming with WebGPU (Hardback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around infinite and momentum.
Reviewer avatar
Practical, not preachy. Loved the ai examples.
Reviewer avatar
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the shader arguments land.
Reviewer avatar
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around life—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Reviewer avatar
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The shader part hit that hard.
Reviewer avatar
I didn’t expect Special Effects Programming with WebGPU (Paperback) to be this approachable. The way it frames webgpu made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Reviewer avatar
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The shader sections feel field-tested.
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the simulation connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Reviewer avatar
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on compute.
Reviewer avatar
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the webgpu chapter is built for recall.
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