WebGL Beginner's Guide: If you're a JavaScript developer who wants to take the plunge into 3D web development, this is the perfect primer. From a basic understanding of WebGL structure to creating realistic 3D scenes, everything you need is here.

• Dive headfirst into 3D web application development using WebGL and JavaScript.
• Each chapter is loaded with code examples and exercises that allow the reader to quickly learn the various concepts associated with 3D web development
• The only software that the reader needs to run the examples is an HTML5 enabled modern web browser. No additional tools needed.
• A practical beginner's guide with a fast paced but friendly and engaging approach towards 3D web development

• Understand the structure of a WebGL application
• Build and render 3D objects with WebGL
• Load complex models using JSON and AJAX
• Set up a lighting model using shaders, physics of light reflection, and lighting strategies
• Create a camera and use it to move around a 3D scene
• Use texturing, lighting and shading techniques to add greater realism to 3D scenes
• Implement selection of objects in a 3D scene with the mouse
• Advanced techniques to create more visually complex and compelling scenes

This book is written for JavaScript developers who are interested in 3D web development. A basic understanding of the DOM object model and the jQuery library is ideal but not required. No prior WebGL knowledge is expected.