Graphics & Game Development
Master graphics programming, game engine development, and multimedia processing from the ground up
Graphics Programming Examples
From basic rendering to advanced game engine systems
2D Rendering Engine
Build a minimal 2D rendering engine using SDL, OpenGL, or Vulkan
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Procedural Map Generator
Generate realistic terrain and maps using Perlin noise algorithms
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Ray Casting Engine
Implement Wolfenstein 3D-style ray casting for pseudo-3D graphics
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Audio Waveform Visualizer
Real-time audio visualization from microphone input with FFT analysis
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Video Frame Processor
Extract and process video frames without using FFmpeg CLI tools
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Game Engine Loop
Build a complete game engine main loop with timing, input, and rendering
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Physics Simulation Engine
Implement basic physics with collision detection and response
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Graphics Programming Journey
Progress from basic rendering to advanced game engine development
Basic 2D rendering and pixel manipulation
3D graphics and ray casting techniques
Audio processing and multimedia
Complete game engine architecture
Prerequisites
- Strong mathematical foundation (linear algebra, trigonometry)
- Understanding of 3D coordinate systems and transformations
- Experience with C++ or systems programming
- Basic knowledge of computer graphics concepts
- Familiarity with game development principles
What You'll Learn
- Graphics pipeline and shader programming
- 3D mathematics and transformation matrices
- Game engine architecture and design patterns
- Audio processing and digital signal processing
- Performance optimization for real-time applications
Graphics Technologies
Modern APIs and frameworks for graphics development
OpenGL
Cross-platform graphics API
Vulkan
Low-level graphics API
DirectX
Microsoft graphics API
SDL
Cross-platform multimedia library
GLFW
OpenGL context management
WebGL
Web-based graphics API
Metal
Apple's graphics framework
Unity Engine
Game development platform
Core Game Development Concepts
Essential systems every game developer should understand
Game Loop
Fixed timestep and frame-rate independent logic
Input Systems
Keyboard, mouse, and controller handling
Scene Management
Hierarchical scene graphs and culling
Asset Loading
Efficient resource management
Physics Integration
Collision detection and response
Audio Engine
3D positional audio and mixing
⚡ Performance Focus
Graphics programming demands high performance and efficient resource management. These examples teach you to optimize rendering pipelines, manage GPU memory effectively, and build systems that maintain smooth frame rates even with complex scenes and effects.
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