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Koa Rune

Just finished "Ray-Tracing Pocket Book " - my thoughts

Ray-Tracing Pocket Book strikes the perfect balance between theory and practice for rendering. Highly recommended for intermediate developers.

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Kai Sky 10 hours ago

I'm halfway through Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback) and already seeing improvements in my code.

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Cleo Ridge 10 hours ago

The author really knows their stuff. Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback) is now my go-to reference.

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Atlas Hollow 8 hours ago

Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback) is worth it just for the appendix on best practices.

Sol Cloud

Best practices for rendering?

I'm working on a project that involves graphics and looking for advice on best practices. Has anyone read "Ray-Tracing Pocket Book " and can recommend specific chapters?

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Remy Cloud 3 hours ago

I've been recommending Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback) to all my coding bootcamp students.

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Nova Zephyr 3 hours ago

I love how Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback) includes real-world case studies.

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Luca Stone 6 hours ago

Has anyone tried the exercises in chapter 7? They're challenging but rewarding!

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Zeke Lumen 9 hours ago

I've been using the techniques from Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback) in my current project with great success.

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How does "Ray-Tracing Pocket Book " compare to other resources?

I'm considering getting "Ray-Tracing Pocket Book " but wanted to hear from those who have read it. How does it compare to other books or online courses on rendering?

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