Vulkan Compute: High-Performance Compute Programming with Vulkan and Compute Shaders (Paperback)

Vulkan Compute: High-Performance Compute Programming with Vulkan and Compute Shaders (Paperback)

Various Authors November 1, 2024 Books, Computers & Technology, Programming 979-8345148280
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About This Book

In the rapidly evolving world of GPU computing, Vulkan Compute stands out as an exceptional tool, designed for those seeking to harness the full power of modern GPUs for complex computations and high-performance applications. This book, Vulkan Compute, aims to be a comprehensive guide, introducing you to the powerful world of compute shaders and the Vulkan API, with a focus on leveraging its flexibility and efficiency for non-graphical tasks. Whether you’re a student, researcher, or industry professional, this book will provide you with the foundational knowledge, hands-on examples, and deep technical insights needed to master compute-based operations in Vulkan. The journey through Vulkan’s compute functionality begins with essential concepts like the GPU pipeline and compute shader basics, then progresses to more advanced topics such as parallelization techniques, particle simulations, ray tracing, and data sorting on the GPU. Each chapter introduces real-world examples and step-by-step code implementations, empowering you to build efficient solutions and understand the underlying mechanics of each process. The Vulkan ecosystem is supported by an incredible array of free tools, resources, and vendor-specific optimizations, which this book will help you explore and integrate into your workflow.

Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced professional seeking advanced knowledge, this book has something valuable to offer.

Key Features

  • Comprehensive coverage of Books concepts
  • Practical examples and real-world applications
  • Step-by-step tutorials and exercises
  • Written by industry experts
  • Companion website with additional resources

Book Statistics

Rating: 3.5
Reviews: 283
Pages: 670
Language: English
Sales Rank: #4161
Popularity: 84%

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Tatum Nelson
Tatum Nelson
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This book changed my perspective on simulation. Life-changing. This is the kind of book that stays with you long after finishing. I’ve already recommended it to my entire friend group.
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Rowan Lewis
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Not gonna lie, I was pretty curious about vulkan, so I gave this a shot. Engaging. It’s one of those reads you can chill with. The vibe is relaxed but still makes you think. Nice little break from heavier stuff.
Kendall Nelson
Kendall Nelson
Product Manager at Google
I had such a great time reading this one! It's all about simulation, and - Surprisingly insightful. The tone was super inviting without dumbing things down. I loved how it mixed serious insight with friendly storytelling. Big thumbs up from me!
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Book Details

  • Publisher: Independently published
  • Publication Date: November 1, 2024
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 979-834514
  • ISBN-13: 979-8345148280
  • Pages: 627
  • Dimensions: 9 x 9.1 x 6.5 inches
  • Weight: 3.2 pounds