Scratchapixel: Free Computer Graphics Programming Education Resource
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Summary
Scratchapixel is a free educational resource focused on teaching computer graphics programming from the ground up. The platform offers multiple learning formats including a blog for technical discussions on 3D programming, AI, and education topics; private courses specifically targeting the Vulkan API; and an upcoming book project. The resource is designed for serious learners interested in computer graphics and related technical fields.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledLearn computer graphics from scratch and for free.
We've been missing a space where we can talk about topics related to 3D programming—and also broader themes like AI and education that connect to the work we do at Scratchapixel.
This is a new project we've started. For now, we're focusing on offering a course specifically targeted at learning the Vulkan API.
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