DirectX+HLSL/Graphics/Compute All-in-One

By Kenwright

DirectX+HLSL/Graphics/Compute All-in-One is a comprehensive guide to mastering DirectX 12, HLSL shaders, and GPU compute programming. It introduces readers to the fundamentals of graphics pipelines, rendering, ray tracing, and compute workflows, while providing practical examples and optimizations for real-world projects.

Pages: 432
Publication: 25 June 2025
Language: English
ISBN: 9798289659729

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DirectX+HLSL/Graphics/Compute All-in-One by Kenwright is a hands-on exploration of modern GPU programming. Covering DirectX 12 from the ground up, it explains the graphics pipeline, rendering techniques, ray tracing, and compute workflows. Each chapter includes minimal working examples and code snippets that make complex concepts accessible. Readers learn how to harness the full power of their GPU, optimize performance, and extend examples into larger projects such as tools and games. This book is ideal for developers, students, and enthusiasts who want to push the boundaries of real-time graphics and compute.

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