Foundations of 3D Graphics Programming: Using JOGL and Java3D - Hardcover

Jim X. Chen

 
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This new text/reference is a shortcut to graphics theory and programming using JOGL, a new vehicle of 3D graphics programming in Java. It covers all graphics basics and several advanced topics, without including some implementation details that are not necessary in graphics applications. It also covers some basic concepts in Java programming for C/C++ programmers. Specifically, it covers OpenGL programming in Java, using JOGL, along with concise computer graphics theories.

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"A good, concise computer graphics textbook covering 3D concepts, essential fundamentals theory, and easy-to-follow OpenGL practical programming in Java." Dr. Jack Bresenham, Retired IBM Senior Technical Staff Member Increasingly in the realms of science and industry, computer graphics is an area of critical importance and utility. And within the graphics community, the demand for producing exceptional 3D graphics in particular is almost a given. This thoroughly updated...

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From the reviews of the second edition: "This book is primarily a survey of the basic, traditional computer graphics topics taught in many algorithm-oriented computer graphics courses ... . all of the example code provided in the textbook is written in Java, using OpenGL. ... Since many institutions have moved to the Java programming language, this is a very reasonable choice. ... Overall, I like the textbook ... . chapters...

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ISBN 10:  1848822006 ISBN 13:  9781848822009
Publisher: Springer MyCopy US
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