Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback)

Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback)

4.7 (163 reviews)
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A comprehensive guide to mastering ray tracing, rendering, graphics and more.

Book Details
  • ISBN: 979-8287926540
  • Publication Date: April 28, 2025
  • Pages: 320
  • Publisher: Tech Publications

About This Book

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

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

Reviews & Discussions

Emerson Baker
Emerson Baker
QA Analyst at Shopify
10 months ago

I’ve bookmarked several chapters for quick reference on rendering. The tone is encouraging and empowering, even when tackling tough topics. I've already seen improvements in my code quality after applying these techniques.

Taylor Hill
Taylor Hill
Automation Specialist at Pinterest
18 days ago

I’ve already implemented several ideas from this book into my work with Ray-Tracing. It’s the kind of book you’ll keep on your desk, not your shelf.

Jordan Allen
Jordan Allen
Software Engineer at Microsoft
11 days ago

It’s rare to find something this insightful about visual effects.

Parker Mitchell
Parker Mitchell
Innovation Lead at IBM
1 days ago

This book offers a fresh perspective on rendering. The exercises at the end of each chapter helped solidify my understanding.

Parker Nelson
Parker Nelson
Mobile Developer at Microsoft
8 days ago

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

Logan Hill
Logan Hill
ML Engineer at Spotify
8 months ago

The author's experience really shines through in their treatment of graphics. I found myself highlighting entire pages—it’s that insightful.

Jules Walker
Jules Walker
Security Engineer at Spotify
4 days ago

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

Taylor Davis
Taylor Davis
Platform Engineer at IBM
5 days ago

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

Sage Walker
Sage Walker
Data Scientist at Spotify
6 months ago

The insights in this book helped me solve a critical problem with rendering. The pacing is perfect—never rushed, never dragging. It’s helped me mentor junior developers more effectively.

Avery Nguyen
Avery Nguyen
ML Engineer at Spotify
4 months ago

I keep coming back to this book whenever I need guidance on graphics. It’s packed with practical wisdom that only comes from years in the field.

Noel Wright
Noel Wright
Data Scientist at Pinterest
11 months ago

The clarity and depth here are unmatched when it comes to (Paperback).

Micah Martinez
Micah Martinez
Full Stack Developer at Microsoft
26 days ago

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

Jules Mitchell
Jules Mitchell
AI Researcher at Amazon
10 days ago

This book made me rethink how I approach Ray-Tracing.

Skyler Smith
Skyler Smith
Technical Writer at Salesforce
11 days ago

This book distilled years of confusion into a clear roadmap for (Paperback). I appreciated the thoughtful breakdown of common design patterns.

Skyler Scott
Skyler Scott
Data Scientist at Amazon
10 days ago

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

Skyler Williams
Skyler Williams
Tech Lead at Oracle
3 days ago

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

Kai Lopez
Kai Lopez
Technical Writer at Apple
4 months ago

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

Parker Adams
Parker Adams
Site Reliability Engineer at Red Hat
9 months ago

I've been recommending this to all my colleagues working with rendering. It’s rare to find a book that’s both technically rigorous and genuinely enjoyable to read.

Noel Walker
Noel Walker
Security Engineer at Zoom
7 months ago

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

Charlie Wright
Charlie Wright
Embedded Systems Engineer at IBM
3 days ago

I finally feel equipped to make informed decisions about rendering.

Casey Johnson
Casey Johnson
DevOps Specialist at Adobe
11 months ago

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

River Scott
River Scott
Senior Developer at Netflix
22 days ago

The examples in this book are incredibly practical for Ray-Tracing. The author’s passion for the subject is contagious. The architectural insights helped us redesign a major part of our system.

Logan Lewis
Logan Lewis
Innovation Lead at Facebook
1 months ago

This book gave me the confidence to tackle challenges in graphics. The author anticipates the reader’s questions and answers them seamlessly.

Riley Garcia
Riley Garcia
AI Researcher at Dropbox
22 days ago

It’s like having a mentor walk you through the nuances of (Paperback).

Casey Wright
Casey Wright
Full Stack Developer at LinkedIn
24 days ago

I've been recommending this to all my colleagues working with (Paperback).

Jordan Smith
Jordan Smith
Site Reliability Engineer at Pinterest
8 months ago

I finally feel equipped to make informed decisions about rendering.

River Hall
River Hall
Systems Architect at Zoom
29 days ago

This book bridges the gap between theory and practice in (Paperback). This book strikes the perfect balance between theory and practical application.

Taylor Hill
Taylor Hill
AI Researcher at Twitter
6 months ago

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

Skyler Carter
Skyler Carter
Full Stack Developer at Oracle
6 days ago

I keep coming back to this book whenever I need guidance on (Paperback). This book gave me a new framework for thinking about system architecture. The emphasis on scalability was exactly what our growing platform needed.

Riley Scott
Riley Scott
Site Reliability Engineer at Airbnb
8 months ago

The examples in this book are incredibly practical for ray tracing. I was able to apply what I learned immediately to a client project.

Charlie King
Charlie King
Full Stack Developer at Amazon
12 months ago

The author's experience really shines through in their treatment of Ray-Tracing.

Jules Torres
Jules Torres
Product Designer at Adobe
1 days ago

This book gave me the confidence to tackle challenges in visual effects.

Kai Clark
Kai Clark
Game Developer at Apple
11 months ago

It’s rare to find something this insightful about graphics. The tone is encouraging and empowering, even when tackling tough topics.

Rowan King
Rowan King
Game Developer at GitHub
26 days ago

This book bridges the gap between theory and practice in ray tracing.

Rowan Clark
Rowan Clark
Frontend Engineer at Twitter
6 months ago

The author has a gift for explaining complex concepts about visual effects. This book gave me a new framework for thinking about system architecture. This book gave me the tools to finally tackle that long-standing bottleneck.

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