This book has so far been about 2D graphics with Canvas using the standard graphics context. You will hear people say that if you want to do 2D graphics then a good way is to use WebGL. The reason is ...

Earlier in the chapter we looked at how 2D graphics could be implemented in WebGL. Not only can you draw new things you can also process bitmaps and in this extract the focus is on how to handle ...

If you ever needed proof that web browsers are first-class citizens, capable of rendering 3D games with as much gusto as consoles or running web apps that are as feature-rich as their installed ...

We’re often asked about the differences between the native JavaScript 3D frameworks and the WebGL version of the popular game engine Unity. To answer this question, I used the official Unity3D manual ...

Google Chrome allows you to alter the settings according to your preferences, one of them is the option to enable WebGL, or Web Graphics Library. WebGL is a JavaScript API that allows you to render 3D ...

Unreal Engine 3, the game engine that runs fan favorites like Mass Effect, Gears of War, and Infinity Blade, has been ported to run inside a web browser without any plug-ins. Using JavaScript, ...

Back in 2012, Adobe recognized that Flash’s end was near, with a five- to 10-year timeframe for its eventual phasing out. Today, the company got specific: Flash will be supported through to the end of ...

Editor’s Note: The following article is reprinted from Macworld UK. Visit Macworld UK’s blog page for the latest Mac news from across the Atlantic. The Khronos Group has released the final WebGL 1.0 ...