The Stack Overflow Podcast
Will the web ever be the primary delivery system for 3D games?
Feb 4, 2025
Jaime Torielba, a front-end engineer at Push Security and an open-source 3D JavaScript contributor, discusses the fascinating shift from 2D to 3D graphics in web development. He explores essential technologies like JavaScript and WebGL, as well as how WebAssembly is transforming 3D game development. Jaime shares his thoughts on Vue.js for its speed and flexibility and examines the future of 3D gaming and e-commerce. Anecdotes about his coding journey add a personal touch to the technical insights.
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Quick takeaways
- The accessibility of 3D design has significantly improved due to libraries like 3JS and learning resources like the 3DS Journey course.
- WebGL and WebGPU are crucial for enhancing 3D performance on the web, allowing complex graphics tasks to be handled efficiently in browsers.
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Introduction to 3D on the Web
3D on the web opens new possibilities for web design, moving beyond traditional 2D interfaces. The entry barrier for creating 3D experiences has lowered significantly, thanks to various abstractions and libraries like 3JS, which simplify the process of building and rendering 3D elements. Learning resources, such as the 3DS Journey course by Bruno Simon, have also contributed to this increased accessibility. Many developers are now exploring the potential of 3D, with tools that make creating interactive graphics and immersive environments straightforward.
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