Shaders Unchained: Writing Powerful Shaders for Every Platform

Shaders Unchained: Writing Powerful Shaders for Every Platform

4.7 (156 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: 317
  • 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

Jordan Nguyen
Jordan Nguyen
Data Scientist at Atlassian
3 months ago

The insights in this book helped me solve a critical problem with Every. I particularly appreciated the chapter on best practices and common pitfalls. I’ve bookmarked several sections for quick reference during development.

Parker Lopez
Parker Lopez
Technical Writer at Oracle
11 months ago

The insights in this book helped me solve a critical problem with Writing. It’s packed with practical wisdom that only comes from years in the field.

Skyler Nelson
Skyler Nelson
Data Scientist at Microsoft
7 days ago

This book made me rethink how I approach Shader Art.

Jules Martinez
Jules Martinez
Tech Lead at Snap Inc.
1 months ago

This helped me connect the dots I’d been missing in Unchained:. The diagrams and visuals made complex ideas much easier to grasp.

Noel Allen
Noel Allen
Tech Lead at Oracle
16 days ago

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

Reese Scott
Reese Scott
Senior Developer at Facebook
5 days ago

A must-read for anyone trying to master Shaders.

Jamie Young
Jamie Young
Mobile Developer at Twitter
17 days ago

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

Skyler Nelson
Skyler Nelson
Platform Engineer at Salesforce
26 days ago

This book made me rethink how I approach OpenGL. The code samples are well-documented and easy to adapt to real projects. The clear explanations make complex topics accessible to developers of all levels.

Logan Johnson
Logan Johnson
Full Stack Developer at Oracle
3 months ago

The author has a gift for explaining complex concepts about Metal. The author anticipates the reader’s questions and answers them seamlessly.

Alex Carter
Alex Carter
ML Engineer at Apple
3 months ago

This resource is indispensable for anyone working in WebGPU.

Logan Mitchell
Logan Mitchell
UX Strategist at Netflix
26 days ago

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

Kai Garcia
Kai Garcia
Backend Developer at Intel
22 days ago

A must-read for anyone trying to master Shaders.

Sage Brown
Sage Brown
Game Developer at Amazon
1 days ago

After reading this, I finally understand the intricacies of GPU Compute. The pacing is perfect—never rushed, never dragging.

Logan Williams
Logan Williams
Software Engineer at Pinterest
12 months ago

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

Rowan Williams
Rowan Williams
QA Analyst at Slack
22 days ago

This book offers a fresh perspective on OpenGL.

Casey Smith
Casey Smith
Systems Architect at LinkedIn
19 days ago

This resource is indispensable for anyone working in Writing. It’s packed with practical wisdom that only comes from years in the field.

Reese Garcia
Reese Garcia
Game Developer at LinkedIn
12 months ago

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

Casey Davis
Casey Davis
DevOps Specialist at LinkedIn
23 days ago

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

Logan Young
Logan Young
Platform Engineer at Nvidia
15 days ago

I’ve bookmarked several chapters for quick reference on Shader Art.

Parker Nguyen
Parker Nguyen
Game Developer at Netflix
9 days ago

It’s like having a mentor walk you through the nuances of Shaders. I feel more confident tackling complex projects after reading this. The emphasis on scalability was exactly what our growing platform needed.

Micah Hill
Micah Hill
Technical Writer at LinkedIn
28 days ago

I’ve shared this with my team to improve our understanding of Vulkan. I’ve already recommended this to several teammates and junior devs.

River Smith
River Smith
Site Reliability Engineer at Airbnb
17 days ago

This book made me rethink how I approach Unchained:.

Noel Baker
Noel Baker
UX Strategist at Oracle
7 months ago

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

Parker Brown
Parker Brown
QA Analyst at Shopify
20 days ago

The author has a gift for explaining complex concepts about Vulkan. It’s the kind of book you’ll keep on your desk, not your shelf.

Harper Garcia
Harper Garcia
Backend Developer at Atlassian
9 months ago

This book offers a fresh perspective on Shader Art.

Harper Young
Harper Young
API Evangelist at Zoom
7 months ago

This book completely changed my approach to Unchained:. I appreciated the thoughtful breakdown of common design patterns. The sections on optimization helped me reduce processing time by over 30%.

Skyler Hall
Skyler Hall
ML Engineer at Shopify
4 months ago

The author's experience really shines through in their treatment of Vulkan. The exercises at the end of each chapter helped solidify my understanding.

Morgan Jones
Morgan Jones
Innovation Lead at Dropbox
21 days ago

This book gave me the confidence to tackle challenges in Graphics Programming.

Blake Smith
Blake Smith
Senior Developer at Red Hat
15 days ago

I was struggling with until I read this book GPU Compute.

Charlie King
Charlie King
Game Developer at Adobe
8 days ago

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

River Brown
River Brown
UX Strategist at Salesforce
6 days ago

This book gave me the confidence to tackle challenges in Shaders. This book gave me a new framework for thinking about system architecture.

Parker Mitchell
Parker Mitchell
Software Engineer at Netflix
5 months ago

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

Jamie Mitchell
Jamie Mitchell
Embedded Systems Engineer at Dropbox
1 days ago

It’s the kind of book that stays relevant no matter how much you know about DirectX. I found myself highlighting entire pages—it’s that insightful.

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