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Vulkan API - Owners' Workshop Manual (2nd Edition) - Computer Programming (Beginners Onwards): Everything You Need To Get Started With The Vulkan API

By Kenwright

The Vulkan Programming manual (2nd Edition) teaches you everything you need to become a proficient Vulkan programmer. Whether you want to expand your graphical API knowledge for university, work or just as a hobby, this comprehensive guide introduces the tools, terms and concepts that will take you from knowing nothing to a competent Vulkan developer. Simple explanations and step-by-step guides ease you through the features of the Vulkan API and C++ to provide you with everything you need to write software applications in the real-world. The Vulkan Programming manual includes annotated code listings, demonstrating features of the API and inspiring you to write your own.

Pages
294
Publication
6 September 2026
Language
English
ISBN
9798265876119
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