Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 1: Primer
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Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 1: Primer

4.7 (166 reviews)
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A comprehensive guide to mastering programming, graphics, compute and more.

Book Details
  • ISBN: 979-8302906779
  • Publication Date: December 8, 2024
  • Pages: 512
  • Publisher: Tech Publications

About This Book

This book provides in-depth coverage of programming and graphics, offering practical insights and real-world examples that developers can apply immediately in their projects.

What You'll Learn
  • Master the fundamentals of programming
  • Implement advanced techniques for graphics
  • Optimize performance in compute applications
  • Apply best practices from industry experts
  • Troubleshoot common issues and pitfalls
Who This Book Is For

This book is perfect for developers with intermediate experience looking to deepen their knowledge of programming and graphics. Whether you're building enterprise applications or working on personal projects, you'll find valuable insights and techniques.

Reviews & Discussions

Drew Adams
Drew Adams
Systems Architect at Adobe
8 months ago

The insights in this book helped me solve a critical problem with Compute:. The writing style is clear, concise, and refreshingly jargon-free. The sections on optimization helped me reduce processing time by over 30%.

Blake Hill
Blake Hill
Mobile Developer at Spotify
8 months ago

This book offers a fresh perspective on compute. It’s the kind of book you’ll keep on your desk, not your shelf.

Charlie Walker
Charlie Walker
Mobile Developer at Snap Inc.
4 months ago

The examples in this book are incredibly practical for Volume.

Morgan Jones
Morgan Jones
QA Analyst at Netflix
3 months ago

This book gave me the confidence to tackle challenges in compute.

Morgan Nelson
Morgan Nelson
Product Designer at Salesforce
6 months ago

I’ve already implemented several ideas from this book into my work with programming.

Skyler Smith
Skyler Smith
Full Stack Developer at LinkedIn
1 months ago

This is now my go-to reference for all things related to programming. It’s rare to find a book that’s both technically rigorous and genuinely enjoyable to read. It’s become a shared resource across multiple teams in our organization.

Casey Hill
Casey Hill
Embedded Systems Engineer at Facebook
11 months ago

The author's experience really shines through in their treatment of Foundations. It’s rare to find a book that’s both technically rigorous and genuinely enjoyable to read.

River King
River King
UX Strategist at Facebook
14 days ago

I’ve already implemented several ideas from this book into my work with Primer.

Drew Johnson
Drew Johnson
Embedded Systems Engineer at Nvidia
27 days ago

This helped me connect the dots I’d been missing in programming.

Quinn King
Quinn King
Embedded Systems Engineer at Red Hat
4 months ago

It’s like having a mentor walk you through the nuances of Foundations.

Casey Williams
Casey Williams
Mobile Developer at Pinterest
3 days ago

This book gave me the confidence to tackle challenges in Primer. The author's real-world experience shines through in every chapter.

Jamie Clark
Jamie Clark
QA Analyst at Adobe
3 months ago

I’ve already implemented several ideas from this book into my work with Foundations.

Morgan Torres
Morgan Torres
Full Stack Developer at Spotify
7 days ago

A must-read for anyone trying to master programming.

Charlie Carter
Charlie Carter
Game Developer at Amazon
9 days ago

I keep coming back to this book whenever I need guidance on programming.

Kai Green
Kai Green
Game Developer at Zoom
6 months ago

This book offers a fresh perspective on programming. I found myself highlighting entire pages—it’s that insightful. I'm planning to use this as a textbook for my team's training program.

Noel Jones
Noel Jones
API Evangelist at Red Hat
6 months ago

The examples in this book are incredibly practical for graphics. The troubleshooting tips alone are worth the price of admission.

Finley Carter
Finley Carter
Cloud Architect at Dropbox
26 days ago

This book gave me the confidence to tackle challenges in Graphics.

Kai Walker
Kai Walker
ML Engineer at Zoom
1 months ago

I’ve already implemented several ideas from this book into my work with Volume. I especially liked the real-world case studies woven throughout.

Harper Hill
Harper Hill
AI Researcher at Nvidia
6 months ago

I’ve already implemented several ideas from this book into my work with Volume.

Elliot Miller
Elliot Miller
Cloud Architect at Intel
30 days ago

I’ve shared this with my team to improve our understanding of Primer.

Jules Lewis
Jules Lewis
Automation Specialist at Slack
8 months ago

It’s rare to find something this insightful about graphics.

Kai Carter
Kai Carter
Mobile Developer at Twitter
21 days ago

I wish I'd discovered this book earlier—it’s a game changer for Compute:. The author's real-world experience shines through in every chapter.

Parker Martinez
Parker Martinez
Backend Developer at Nvidia
5 months ago

The clarity and depth here are unmatched when it comes to Volume.

Logan Brown
Logan Brown
Mobile Developer at Tesla
8 months ago

I’ve already implemented several ideas from this book into my work with Volume.

River Nguyen
River Nguyen
UX Strategist at Snap Inc.
11 months ago

The examples in this book are incredibly practical for programming. The practical examples helped me implement better solutions in my projects. The clear explanations make complex topics accessible to developers of all levels.

Harper Walker
Harper Walker
Mobile Developer at Stripe
1 months ago

A must-read for anyone trying to master Primer. I was able to apply what I learned immediately to a client project.

Drew Allen
Drew Allen
UX Strategist at LinkedIn
6 months ago

This book offers a fresh perspective on Volume.

Harper Carter
Harper Carter
DevOps Specialist at Shopify
30 days ago

The clarity and depth here are unmatched when it comes to graphics.

Skyler Lopez
Skyler Lopez
Innovation Lead at Pinterest
12 days ago

I’ve bookmarked several chapters for quick reference on Graphics. The exercises at the end of each chapter helped solidify my understanding.

Logan Williams
Logan Williams
Software Engineer at Google
30 days ago

It’s the kind of book that stays relevant no matter how much you know about Graphics.

Riley Johnson
Riley Johnson
Technical Writer at Twitter
10 days ago

The examples in this book are incredibly practical for Primer.

Skyler Garcia
Skyler Garcia
Technical Writer at Snap Inc.
2 days ago

The author has a gift for explaining complex concepts about Foundations.

Noel Jones
Noel Jones
DevOps Specialist at Twitter
6 months ago

This helped me connect the dots I’d been missing in Foundations. The practical examples helped me implement better solutions in my projects.

Jordan Carter
Jordan Carter
Software Engineer at Spotify
23 days ago

This helped me connect the dots I’d been missing in graphics. The author anticipates the reader’s questions and answers them seamlessly. This book gave me the tools to finally tackle that long-standing bottleneck.

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