The Book of Shaders

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1. sbondaryevJan 2026
   It really depends on your level - this kind of graphics work is usually learned over many years.

   Some sources

   > Math & motion: – The Nature of Code https://natureofcode.com/ – Coding Math https://www.youtube.com/user/codingmath

   > Shaders / math-based rendering: – The Book of Shaders https://thebookofshaders.com/ – Inigo Quilez https://iquilezles.org/

   > Interactive explanations: – Red Blob Games https://www.redblobgames.com/

   You can also find some insight into his work process here: https://x.com/BCiechanowski/status/1387827101294686210?s=20

   Most people doing this level of work built their own tools over time, learned a bit here and there, and kept refining things throughout their career.

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2. ForHackernewsSep 2025
   If anyone is interested in learning more about this kind of coding https://thebookofshaders.com/ is a fantastic intro.
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3. ForHackernewsAug 2025
   If you like this, you will probably enjoy https://www.shadertoy.com/ and https://thebookofshaders.com/
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4. kaesveMay 2025
   I like https://thebookofshaders.com/ . It’s unfinished and I don’t think it’s been updated in years, but what’s there is pretty good
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5. alookApr 2025
   The book of shaders is fantastic:

   http://www.thebookofshaders.com/

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6. modernerdJan 2025
   Yes, but you can learn it!

   1. Get inspired, get motivated. Shaders like these are breathtaking (and well-commented): https://www.shadertoy.com/view/l3cfW4

   2. Watch "Learn to paint with mathematics" to see a simple shader being built gradually: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ifChJ0nJfM

   3. Work through https://thebookofshaders.com/.

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