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

4.7 (91 reviews)
programminggraphicscompute

A comprehensive guide to mastering programming, graphics, compute and more.

Book Details
  • ISBN: 979-8302906779
  • Publication Date: December 8, 2024
  • Pages: 489
  • 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

Sage Nguyen
Sage Nguyen
Innovation Lead at Dropbox
16 days ago

The insights in this book helped me solve a critical problem with graphics. This book strikes the perfect balance between theory and practical application. I’ve started incorporating these principles into our code reviews.

Harper Brown
Harper Brown
Game Developer at Slack
19 days ago

This is now my go-to reference for all things related to Primer. This book strikes the perfect balance between theory and practical application.

Jordan Mitchell
Jordan Mitchell
DevOps Specialist at Microsoft
1 months ago

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

Drew Johnson
Drew Johnson
Mobile Developer at GitHub
12 days ago

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

River Young
River Young
Security Engineer at LinkedIn
4 days ago

This book made me rethink how I approach compute. I especially liked the real-world case studies woven throughout.

Charlie Nelson
Charlie Nelson
Tech Lead at Salesforce
11 months ago

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

Alex Mitchell
Alex Mitchell
Site Reliability Engineer at Airbnb
4 months ago

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

Elliot Scott
Elliot Scott
Platform Engineer at LinkedIn
27 days ago

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

Jules Hill
Jules Hill
Mobile Developer at Twitter
12 months ago

This helped me connect the dots I’d been missing in graphics. I especially liked the real-world case studies woven throughout. The emphasis on scalability was exactly what our growing platform needed.

Micah Walker
Micah Walker
Cloud Architect at Google
2 days ago

A must-read for anyone trying to master programming. I particularly appreciated the chapter on best practices and common pitfalls.

Skyler Allen
Skyler Allen
Technical Writer at Atlassian
26 days ago

This book offers a fresh perspective on Compute:.

Riley Johnson
Riley Johnson
Platform Engineer at Google
5 days ago

After reading this, I finally understand the intricacies of Foundations. I found myself highlighting entire pages—it’s that insightful.

Logan Martinez
Logan Martinez
API Evangelist at Google
7 months ago

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

Drew Allen
Drew Allen
Full Stack Developer at Twitter
6 months ago

A must-read for anyone trying to master programming.

Finley Mitchell
Finley Mitchell
Innovation Lead at LinkedIn
21 days ago

The examples in this book are incredibly practical for Foundations. I’ve already recommended this to several teammates and junior devs. It’s helped me mentor junior developers more effectively.

Elliot Lewis
Elliot Lewis
QA Analyst at Facebook
8 days ago

The author's experience really shines through in their treatment of Primer. This book strikes the perfect balance between theory and practical application.

Finley Torres
Finley Torres
Backend Developer at Snap Inc.
4 months ago

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

Skyler Hill
Skyler Hill
Cloud Architect at Atlassian
7 days ago

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

River Clark
River Clark
Frontend Engineer at Atlassian
5 days ago

This resource is indispensable for anyone working in compute.

Alex Green
Alex Green
Game Developer at Facebook
26 days ago

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

Jamie Lewis
Jamie Lewis
Cloud Architect at Stripe
3 days ago

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

Dakota Smith
Dakota Smith
Systems Architect at Oracle
6 months ago

A must-read for anyone trying to master Volume. I was able to apply what I learned immediately to a client project. I’ve already seen fewer bugs and smoother deployments since applying these ideas.

River Nelson
River Nelson
Product Designer at Microsoft
7 months ago

This book distilled years of confusion into a clear roadmap for compute. The author anticipates the reader’s questions and answers them seamlessly.

Rowan Clark
Rowan Clark
Mobile Developer at Airbnb
14 days ago

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

Dakota Walker
Dakota Walker
ML Engineer at Amazon
11 months ago

This book made me rethink how I approach Foundations.

Logan Davis
Logan Davis
Security Engineer at Dropbox
10 months ago

The examples in this book are incredibly practical for Compute:.

Harper King
Harper King
UX Strategist at Slack
9 months ago

I wish I'd discovered this book earlier—it’s a game changer for Graphics. The diagrams and visuals made complex ideas much easier to grasp.

Jamie Brown
Jamie Brown
Technical Writer at Shopify
24 days ago

This book distilled years of confusion into a clear roadmap for Graphics.

Micah Carter
Micah Carter
Product Designer at GitHub
15 days ago

The practical advice here is immediately applicable to compute.

Parker Green
Parker Green
Systems Architect at Twitter
8 months ago

I’ve bookmarked several chapters for quick reference on Compute:.

Jules Walker
Jules Walker
Tech Lead at Nvidia
19 days ago

The author has a gift for explaining complex concepts about Foundations. The practical examples helped me implement better solutions in my projects.

Casey Davis
Casey Davis
API Evangelist at Twitter
13 days ago

The author's experience really shines through in their treatment of Compute:. This book strikes the perfect balance between theory and practical application. The clarity of the examples made it easy to onboard new developers.

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