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WebGPU C++ Documentation Guides Native 3D Application Development
Key points
- Documentation for WebGPU in C++ for native 3D apps.
- Supports Windows, Linux, and macOS platforms.
- Offers options for raw C WebGPU API or C++ wrapper.
- Guide is under construction, with sections marked by status.
- A new free book, "WebGPU Unleashed," teaches graphics programming in JavaScript using WebGPU.
- WebGPU acts as a common denominator wrapper for Vulkan, Metal, and DirectX 12.
Introduction to WebGPU C++ Development
New documentation has been released to guide developers in creating native 3D applications using the WebGPU graphics API with C++. This resource is designed to support development across multiple operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and macOS, providing a comprehensive approach from scratch.
Flexible Learning Paths
The documentation offers flexibility for developers based on their preference for boilerplate code and API wrappers. Users can choose to write WebGPU code from scratch by following sequential chapters, or they can opt to skip initial boilerplate and use a shallow C++ wrapper (webgpu.hpp) for easier reading. An option for the raw C WebGPU API (webgpu.h) is also available.
Building and Backend Options
For building the base code, the guide refers to a dedicated 'Building' section within the project setup chapter. Developers can specify either wgpu-native or Dawn as the backend by using the -DWEBGPU_BACKEND=WGPU or -DWEBGPU_BACKEND=DAWN flags during the cmake build process.
Guide Status and Future Development
The documentation is currently under construction, and the WebGPU standard itself is still evolving. Chapters are marked with status indicators (e.g., '🟢 Up to date!', '🟡 Ready to read but uses an older version', '🟠 Work in progress', '🔴 TODO') to inform readers about their completeness and the version of WebGPU they utilize. A preview of future versions is also available in a hidden 'Next' section.
Updates
- A new free book, "WebGPU Unleashed," teaches graphics programming in JavaScript using WebGPU.
- WebGPU acts as a common denominator wrapper for Vulkan, Metal, and DirectX 12.
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GitHub eliemichel/LearnWebGPU GitHub gfx-rs/wgpu-native GitHub eliemichel/WebGPU-distribution GitHub pradyunsg/furo GitHub shi-yan/webgpuunleashedHow outlets covered it
A new free book, "WebGPU Unleashed," has been released to teach graphics programming in JavaScript using WebGPU. This resource aims to simplify learning modern graphics APIs by focusing on WebGPU, which acts as a common denominator wrapper for existing APIs like Vulkan, Metal, and DirectX 12, making it accessible across platforms.
New documentation provides a guide for developing native 3D applications using the WebGPU graphics API in C++ for Windows, Linux, and macOS. The guide offers options for different levels of boilerplate code and API wrappers, catering to various developer preferences.