Sea of Words Discover Your Next Technical Read
Join our community of developers to find, discuss, and recommend the best programming books.
Discussions
View All
Best practices for ray-tracing?
I'm working on a project that involves graphics and looking for advice on best practices. Has anyone read "Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 5: Ray-Tracing" and can recommend specific chapters?
Just finished "Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 5: Ray-Tracing" - my thoughts
As a senior developer, I found Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 5: Ray-Tracing to be an excellent resource for mastering ray-tracing. The real-world applications section alone is worth the price!
Editor's Picks
View All
Trending Technical News
View All
How does "Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 5: Ray-Tracing" compare to other resources?
I'm considering getting "Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 5: Ray-Tracing" but wanted to hear from those who have read it. How does it compare to other books or online courses on ray-tracing?
How does "Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 5: Ray-Tracing" compare to other resources?
I'm considering getting "Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 5: Ray-Tracing" but wanted to hear from those who have read it. How does it compare to other books or online courses on compute?
Latest Book News
Stay updated with the latest happenings in the literary world
How to Be a Happier Creature
It must be encoded there, in the childhood memories of our synapses and our cells — how we came out of the ocean 35 trillion yesterdays ago, sma...
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Sept. 10
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Sept. 10, No. 556
52 of the Best TV Shows on Netflix That Will Keep You Entertained
Yes, you should absolutely binge them.
Apple Event 2025 Live Updates: Our Early Reactions to iPhone Air, AirPods Pro 3
See our first looks at Apple's newest devices, including the iPhone Air, the iPhone 17 line, new Apple Watch models and the AirPods Pro 3.
A Plasticity of Being: What a Rare Bird of Prey Reveals about the Deepest Meaning of Intelligence
“True teachers are called into being by the contradictions generated by civilization,” the poet Gary Snyder reflected in his reckoning wit...
When Does the Next 'South Park' Episode Come Out?
The hit satirical show is skipping another week.
I found the section on error handling particularly helpful in Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 5: Ray-Tracing.
The quizzes at the end of each chapter in Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 5: Ray-Tracing are great for self-assessment.
The code samples in Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 5: Ray-Tracing are well-documented and easy to follow.
Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 5: Ray-Tracing is worth it just for the appendix on best practices.
Has anyone tried the exercises in chapter 7? They're challenging but rewarding!