Shaders Unchained: Writing Powerful Shaders for Every Platform

Shaders Unchained: Writing Powerful Shaders for Every Platform

4.7 (184 reviews)
ShadersGLSLHLSLWGSLMetalVulkanDirectXOpenGLWebGPUGraphics ProgrammingGPU ComputeShader Art

A comprehensive guide to mastering Shaders, GLSL, HLSL and more.

Book Details
  • ISBN: 9798262596102
  • Publication Date: August 28, 2025
  • Pages: 427
  • Publisher: Tech Publications

About This Book

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

What You'll Learn
  • Master the fundamentals of Shaders
  • Implement advanced techniques for GLSL
  • Optimize performance in HLSL 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 Shaders and GLSL. Whether you're building enterprise applications or working on personal projects, you'll find valuable insights and techniques.

Reviews & Discussions

Blake Carter
Blake Carter
Systems Architect at LinkedIn
6 months ago

A must-read for anyone trying to master WebGPU. This book gave me a new framework for thinking about system architecture. I’ve used several of the patterns described here in production already.

Sage Martinez
Sage Martinez
Innovation Lead at Microsoft
24 days ago

This resource is indispensable for anyone working in Vulkan. I especially liked the real-world case studies woven throughout.

Jamie Smith
Jamie Smith
Systems Architect at Netflix
6 days ago

This is now my go-to reference for all things related to Graphics Programming.

Sage Scott
Sage Scott
Software Engineer at Pinterest
22 days ago

After reading this, I finally understand the intricacies of Graphics Programming.

Morgan Wright
Morgan Wright
Game Developer at Google
7 months ago

I was struggling with until I read this book WebGPU.

Harper Green
Harper Green
Product Designer at Shopify
7 months ago

The insights in this book helped me solve a critical problem with GPU Compute. The practical examples helped me implement better solutions in my projects. The clarity of the examples made it easy to onboard new developers.

Noel Nelson
Noel Nelson
Senior Developer at Oracle
1 months ago

I’ve shared this with my team to improve our understanding of WebGPU. I was able to apply what I learned immediately to a client project.

Micah Johnson
Micah Johnson
Software Engineer at Intel
12 days ago

This resource is indispensable for anyone working in Every.

Harper Jones
Harper Jones
Mobile Developer at Stripe
6 months ago

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

Avery Mitchell
Avery Mitchell
Data Scientist at Shopify
26 days ago

I've been recommending this to all my colleagues working with Shaders.

Finley Hall
Finley Hall
Automation Specialist at Amazon
5 months ago

I finally feel equipped to make informed decisions about Metal. The diagrams and visuals made complex ideas much easier to grasp.

Noel Walker
Noel Walker
Platform Engineer at Tesla
3 months ago

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

Parker Carter
Parker Carter
Frontend Engineer at Google
17 days ago

The practical advice here is immediately applicable to DirectX.

Sage Green
Sage Green
Full Stack Developer at Microsoft
16 days ago

The writing is engaging, and the examples are spot-on for Shaders. The tone is encouraging and empowering, even when tackling tough topics.

Parker Carter
Parker Carter
API Evangelist at Facebook
1 months ago

This resource is indispensable for anyone working in Metal.

Finley Johnson
Finley Johnson
Frontend Engineer at Google
7 days ago

The writing is engaging, and the examples are spot-on for Writing.

Elliot Miller
Elliot Miller
Platform Engineer at Snap Inc.
9 months ago

The insights in this book helped me solve a critical problem with GPU Compute. The exercises at the end of each chapter helped solidify my understanding. The architectural insights helped us redesign a major part of our system.

Avery Young
Avery Young
UX Strategist at Microsoft
3 days ago

I’ve shared this with my team to improve our understanding of Every. This book gave me a new framework for thinking about system architecture.

Drew Green
Drew Green
Cloud Architect at Stripe
2 months ago

A must-read for anyone trying to master Vulkan.

Logan Brown
Logan Brown
Software Engineer at Stripe
12 days ago

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

Alex Adams
Alex Adams
Full Stack Developer at Spotify
12 months ago

The author has a gift for explaining complex concepts about Unchained:. The writing style is clear, concise, and refreshingly jargon-free.

Noel Baker
Noel Baker
Technical Writer at Intel
12 months ago

The examples in this book are incredibly practical for Every.

Emerson Brown
Emerson Brown
Game Developer at Facebook
9 days ago

I wish I'd discovered this book earlier—it’s a game changer for Unchained:. I’ve already recommended this to several teammates and junior devs. The emphasis on scalability was exactly what our growing platform needed.

Morgan Hill
Morgan Hill
Security Engineer at Twitter
9 months ago

This book bridges the gap between theory and practice in Platform. I found myself highlighting entire pages—it’s that insightful.

Quinn Allen
Quinn Allen
Embedded Systems Engineer at Netflix
7 months ago

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

Rowan Allen
Rowan Allen
UX Strategist at Spotify
5 days ago

The writing is engaging, and the examples are spot-on for Vulkan.

Riley Baker
Riley Baker
Backend Developer at Amazon
8 months ago

This helped me connect the dots I’d been missing in Powerful. This book strikes the perfect balance between theory and practical application.

Dakota Hill
Dakota Hill
Frontend Engineer at Oracle
5 months ago

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

Rowan Lewis
Rowan Lewis
DevOps Specialist at LinkedIn
23 days ago

I’ve already implemented several ideas from this book into my work with Metal. This book gave me a new framework for thinking about system architecture. The architectural insights helped us redesign a major part of our system.

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