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Fun fact people who learn creative tech skills like game building often report feeling more energized and confident in their everyday life. When you dive into making your own arcade games, you're not just learning to code - you're unlocking a playful, empowering way to bring your ideas to life and surprise yourself with what you can create.
WebGL Compute is all about using WebGL in clever ways! Even though WebGL isn't a true compute API, its GLSL ES shaders give you direct access to the GPU’s parallel power. With a bit of creativity, you can use that horsepower for far more than rendering.
OpenCL lets you take your C/C++ skills to the next level by unleashing the massive parallel power of GPUs, CPUs, and more. It’s your gateway to writing code that runs faster, scales wider, and feels downright futuristic.
Let's face it - your GPU is a monster... and you can't tame it alone - you need backup. That's where DirectX steps in. It's the ultimate GPU whisperer, making that power monster do your bidding!
Learn the basics of game design by creating small, fun projects step by step.
Learn programming by building festive Christmas-themed games with step-by-step guidance.
"Hands down one of the best resources available. The author's expertise shines through every chapter."
"This book completely transformed my understanding of the subject. The examples are practical and the explanations are crystal clear."
"I've been in this field for years, but this book still managed to teach me new approaches. Highly recommended for both beginners and experts."
How AI tools are transforming the way developers write and review code.
Source: TechCrunch
Recent advances bring practical quantum computing applications closer to reality.
Source: Wired
Developers are focusing on energy-efficient coding practices to reduce environmental impact.
Source: The Register
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I wish this book existed when I was starting out.
I've purchased copies for all my colleagues - that good!