Start Programming in 3D: A Beginners Guide to C++ Graphics

Ollie
4 min readFeb 11, 2023
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If you’ve ever wanted to immerse yourself in the colorful world of 3D graphics programming — but weren’t sure where to start — then this post is for you. It will walk you through all the basics of 3D graphics programming with C++. It’ll also give a few tips and tricks for getting the most out of your time on the journey.

Introducing 3D Graphics Programming

3D graphics programming is the process of writing code to manipulate 3D objects on the computer screen. By doing this, you can create amazing 3D worlds and powerful 3D applications that can be enjoyed by millions around the world. To be successful at 3D graphics programming, you’ll need to understand the fundamentals of manipulating 3D objects, as well as how they’re represented in the computer’s memory.

Getting Started: Graphics Libraries

The first step to 3D graphics programming is getting familiar with the different graphics libraries available. A graphics library is a collection of code and instructions used to access, manipulate, and display 3D objects. Some common libraries include DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulcan.

  • DirectX — DirectX is a set of application programing interfaces (APIs) for creating and managing 3D graphics for Windows-based…

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