Little Black Book of Ray-Tracing and Path-Tracing
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Little Black Book of Ray-Tracing and Path-Tracing

4.7 (62 reviews)
graphicscomputeray-tracing

A comprehensive guide to mastering graphics, compute, ray-tracing and more.

Book Details
  • ISBN: 979-8307723395
  • Publication Date: January 21, 2025
  • Pages: 349
  • Publisher: Tech Publications

About This Book

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

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

Reviews & Discussions

Reese Baker
Reese Baker
Tech Lead at Dropbox
18 days ago

The writing is engaging, and the examples are spot-on for graphics. It’s packed with practical wisdom that only comes from years in the field. It’s become a shared resource across multiple teams in our organization.

Harper Martinez
Harper Martinez
API Evangelist at GitHub
5 months ago

This book gave me the confidence to tackle challenges in Little. I feel more confident tackling complex projects after reading this.

Kai Jones
Kai Jones
Site Reliability Engineer at Intel
4 months ago

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

Elliot Brown
Elliot Brown
Embedded Systems Engineer at Zoom
2 months ago

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

Finley Nguyen
Finley Nguyen
Systems Architect at Google
7 months ago

I was struggling with until I read this book Little. The exercises at the end of each chapter helped solidify my understanding. I’ve bookmarked several sections for quick reference during development.

Drew Torres
Drew Torres
Tech Lead at Tesla
16 days ago

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

Finley Hall
Finley Hall
Technical Writer at Snap Inc.
6 months ago

The examples in this book are incredibly practical for Path-Tracing.

Jordan Allen
Jordan Allen
Security Engineer at Spotify
11 days ago

I've read many books on this topic, but this one stands out for its clarity on graphics.

Casey Torres
Casey Torres
Software Engineer at LinkedIn
10 days ago

It’s rare to find something this insightful about ray-tracing.

Avery Torres
Avery Torres
Tech Lead at Slack
4 days ago

The insights in this book helped me solve a critical problem with Ray-Tracing. This book strikes the perfect balance between theory and practical application.

Micah Johnson
Micah Johnson
ML Engineer at Google
10 months ago

This book bridges the gap between theory and practice in Black.

Avery Mitchell
Avery Mitchell
Tech Lead at Airbnb
4 months ago

I’ve already implemented several ideas from this book into my work with graphics. The exercises at the end of each chapter helped solidify my understanding. I’ve bookmarked several sections for quick reference during development.

Quinn Mitchell
Quinn Mitchell
ML Engineer at Apple
7 months ago

This helped me connect the dots I’d been missing in compute. The troubleshooting tips alone are worth the price of admission.

Riley Clark
Riley Clark
Systems Architect at Tesla
3 months ago

The clarity and depth here are unmatched when it comes to Path-Tracing.

Jules Torres
Jules Torres
DevOps Specialist at Google
8 months ago

This book offers a fresh perspective on Black.

Harper Nguyen
Harper Nguyen
QA Analyst at Dropbox
3 days ago

I was struggling with until I read this book Little.

Casey Lopez
Casey Lopez
Embedded Systems Engineer at Oracle
7 days ago

The examples in this book are incredibly practical for Little. It’s the kind of book you’ll keep on your desk, not your shelf.

Avery Scott
Avery Scott
API Evangelist at Facebook
8 days ago

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

Sage Hall
Sage Hall
Data Scientist at Tesla
1 months ago

I’ve bookmarked several chapters for quick reference on Little.

Quinn Scott
Quinn Scott
Technical Writer at Microsoft
1 months ago

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

Blake Wright
Blake Wright
Frontend Engineer at Tesla
6 months ago

I’ve shared this with my team to improve our understanding of Ray-Tracing. I’ve already recommended this to several teammates and junior devs. I've already seen improvements in my code quality after applying these techniques.

Jules Miller
Jules Miller
Frontend Engineer at Nvidia
16 days ago

I finally feel equipped to make informed decisions about Black. The author’s passion for the subject is contagious.

Sage Nelson
Sage Nelson
ML Engineer at Tesla
10 months ago

The examples in this book are incredibly practical for Little.

Micah Clark
Micah Clark
Frontend Engineer at Spotify
2 months ago

The examples in this book are incredibly practical for Little. The author’s passion for the subject is contagious.

Jules Hall
Jules Hall
API Evangelist at IBM
30 days ago

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

Skyler Lopez
Skyler Lopez
Full Stack Developer at Atlassian
4 days ago

The clarity and depth here are unmatched when it comes to Path-Tracing.

Parker Martinez
Parker Martinez
Full Stack Developer at Netflix
4 days ago

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

Kai Davis
Kai Davis
Game Developer at IBM
7 days ago

After reading this, I finally understand the intricacies of Black. I feel more confident tackling complex projects after reading this.

Casey Walker
Casey Walker
Systems Architect at Netflix
5 months ago

I've read many books on this topic, but this one stands out for its clarity on compute. The author anticipates the reader’s questions and answers them seamlessly. The emphasis on readability and structure has elevated our entire codebase.

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