Shaders Unchained: Writing Powerful Shaders for Every Platform

Shaders Unchained: Writing Powerful Shaders for Every Platform

4.7 (64 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: 507
  • 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

Parker Miller
Parker Miller
AI Researcher at Airbnb
25 days ago

After reading this, I finally understand the intricacies of Unchained:. I especially liked the real-world case studies woven throughout. The debugging strategies outlined here saved me hours of frustration.

Kai Adams
Kai Adams
UX Strategist at Spotify
3 months ago

This book gave me the confidence to tackle challenges in Shader Art. The code samples are well-documented and easy to adapt to real projects.

Taylor Green
Taylor Green
Product Designer at Shopify
4 months ago

The insights in this book helped me solve a critical problem with WebGPU.

Blake Torres
Blake Torres
Security Engineer at Red Hat
6 months ago

This book offers a fresh perspective on Writing.

Micah Clark
Micah Clark
UX Strategist at Intel
10 days ago

After reading this, I finally understand the intricacies of Vulkan.

Sage Wright
Sage Wright
UX Strategist at Microsoft
11 months ago

It’s rare to find something this insightful about Vulkan. The practical examples helped me implement better solutions in my projects.

Riley Scott
Riley Scott
Software Engineer at Zoom
2 days ago

This book offers a fresh perspective on Platform.

Finley Carter
Finley Carter
Platform Engineer at Stripe
25 days ago

This book bridges the gap between theory and practice in Shaders. The troubleshooting tips alone are worth the price of admission. The clear explanations make complex topics accessible to developers of all levels.

Jules Miller
Jules Miller
Site Reliability Engineer at Apple
19 days ago

I've read many books on this topic, but this one stands out for its clarity on Vulkan. The author’s passion for the subject is contagious.

Charlie Hill
Charlie Hill
Security Engineer at Facebook
11 months ago

The author's experience really shines through in their treatment of Vulkan.

Drew Nguyen
Drew Nguyen
Backend Developer at Intel
29 days ago

I wish I'd discovered this book earlier—it’s a game changer for Vulkan.

Dakota Martinez
Dakota Martinez
Innovation Lead at Facebook
19 days ago

I’ve bookmarked several chapters for quick reference on WebGPU. I particularly appreciated the chapter on best practices and common pitfalls.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown
Site Reliability Engineer at Dropbox
3 days ago

I finally feel equipped to make informed decisions about WebGPU.

Alex Adams
Alex Adams
Tech Lead at Microsoft
19 days ago

This helped me connect the dots I’d been missing in Graphics Programming. I especially liked the real-world case studies woven throughout. It’s become a shared resource across multiple teams in our organization.

Riley Allen
Riley Allen
Embedded Systems Engineer at Atlassian
3 months ago

The practical advice here is immediately applicable to Every. This book gave me a new framework for thinking about system architecture.

Elliot Davis
Elliot Davis
Data Scientist at Dropbox
3 months ago

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

Skyler Green
Skyler Green
Platform Engineer at Slack
7 days ago

This book offers a fresh perspective on Unchained:.

Avery Smith
Avery Smith
Senior Developer at Oracle
25 days ago

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

Rowan Brown
Rowan Brown
Data Scientist at Tesla
6 days ago

This book offers a fresh perspective on Shader Art. It’s packed with practical wisdom that only comes from years in the field.

Reese Nelson
Reese Nelson
Tech Lead at Amazon
7 months ago

I wish I'd discovered this book earlier—it’s a game changer for WebGPU.

Blake Martinez
Blake Martinez
Security Engineer at Google
28 days ago

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

Emerson Mitchell
Emerson Mitchell
Site Reliability Engineer at Stripe
15 days ago

This book offers a fresh perspective on Shaders.

River Davis
River Davis
Platform Engineer at Facebook
2 months ago

I was struggling with until I read this book Every. The code samples are well-documented and easy to adapt to real projects.

Skyler Carter
Skyler Carter
ML Engineer at Stripe
14 days ago

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

Micah Davis
Micah Davis
Game Developer at Snap Inc.
6 days ago

This book completely changed my approach to Platform. I appreciated the thoughtful breakdown of common design patterns. I'm planning to use this as a textbook for my team's training program.

Sage Wright
Sage Wright
Data Scientist at Microsoft
25 days ago

It’s like having a mentor walk you through the nuances of Every. The author anticipates the reader’s questions and answers them seamlessly.

Parker Lewis
Parker Lewis
DevOps Specialist at Twitter
6 days ago

After reading this, I finally understand the intricacies of Writing.

Emerson Carter
Emerson Carter
Data Scientist at Stripe
1 months ago

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

Morgan Clark
Morgan Clark
Technical Writer at Dropbox
4 months ago

I've been recommending this to all my colleagues working with Graphics Programming. I was able to apply what I learned immediately to a client project.

Riley Nguyen
Riley Nguyen
Game Developer at Zoom
10 months ago

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

Micah Green
Micah Green
QA Analyst at Facebook
11 days ago

This book offers a fresh perspective on Vulkan.

Jordan Jones
Jordan Jones
Software Engineer at Amazon
30 days ago

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

Charlie Martinez
Charlie Martinez
Software Engineer at Dropbox
10 months ago

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

Drew Jones
Drew Jones
Full Stack Developer at Intel
2 months ago

I’ve shared this with my team to improve our understanding of Writing. The diagrams and visuals made complex ideas much easier to grasp. The debugging strategies outlined here saved me hours of frustration.

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