awesome-opengl
A curated list of awesome OpenGL libraries, debuggers and resources.
https://github.com/eric-erki/awesome-opengl
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Articles
- (2014) Ray tracing with OpenGL Compute Shaders - Detailed tutorial series about ray tracing using OpenGL (LWJGL).
- (2014) Things that drive me nuts about OpenGL - Constructive (or not) criticism of GL API.
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Libraries
- glm - Mathematics library for graphics software based on the GLSL specifications.
- Newton - It is a cross-platform life-like physics.
- Magnum - It is a 2D/3D graphics engine for modern OpenGL.
- Pangolin - Lightweight portable rapid development library for managing OpenGL display / interaction and abstracting video input.
- GLFM - Supplies an OpenGL ES context and input events for mobile devices and the web.
- assimp - Portable library to import 3D models in a uniform manner.
- Bullet - It provides state of the art collision detection, soft body and rigid body dynamics.
- MathFu - C++ math library developed primarily for games focused on simplicity and efficiency.
- Newton - It is a cross-platform life-like physics.
- MathFu - C++ math library developed primarily for games focused on simplicity and efficiency.
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References
- OpenGL API Tables - Quick reference of API's for several OpenGL and GLSL versions.
- OpenGL Cheat Sheet - Quick reference card of OpenGL 4.3 commands and syntax.
- OpenGL API Tables - Quick reference of API's for several OpenGL and GLSL versions.
- OpenGL Wiki - Official OpenGL wiki.
- OpenGL Docs - Official documentation website.
- docs.GL - It is an alternative documentation for OpenGL.
- OpenGL Wiki - Official OpenGL wiki.
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Talks
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Profile Loaders
- glLoadGen - Multi profile loader-generator written in Lua.
- glbinding - Profile loader leveraging C++11 features to provide type safety.
- glad - Multi profile loader-generator based on the official specs.
- gl3w - Simple OpenGL core profile loader.
- glbindify - Command line tool to generate C bindings for OpenGL, wgl, and glX.
- GLEW - Mature cross-platform library to load OpenGL extensions.
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Contributing
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Debug
- RenderDoc - RenderDoc is a stand-alone graphics debugging tool.
- vogl - OpenGL capture and playback debugger developed by Valve.
- GLIntercept - OpenGL function call interceptor for Windows.
- CodeXL - AMD's tool suite that includes debugger, profiler and frame/shader analysis.
- apitrace - Tools for tracing OpenGL, Direct3D, and other graphics APIs.
- GL-SL Debugger - Tool for debugging OpenGL programs.
- Intel-GPA - Intel's OpenGL Graphics Performance Analyzer.
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Websites
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GLSL Editors
- Shader Toy - Most popular live editor for fragment shaders.
- GLSLbin - Fragment shader sandbox supporting [glslify](https://github.com/stackgl/glslify).
- ShaderFrog - WebGL Shader Editor and Composer
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Videos
- Jamie King - Comprehensive tutorials about modern OpenGL and Qt.
- MakingGamesWithBen - Video tutorials (step-by-step) about OpenGL and game development.
- TheChernoProject - Introduction to OpenGL in C++
- sentdex - Videos tutorials about OpenGL (immediate mode) using Python.
- Sonar Systems - Learn about the new and modern OpenGL 3.0+.
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Books
- OpenGL Shading Language - Very clear and well written book about Shading Language. Also, it provides several explanations of writing shaders.
- OpenGL ES 3.0 Programming Guide - It presents all the necessary information to use the OpenGL ES 3.0 API in a clear manner.
- OpenGL SuperBible - It covers the basic concepts of computer graphics and provides clear examples using OpenGL. Definitely, it is a must for beginners.
- Real-Time Rendering - Moller, Eric Haines and Naty Hoffman** - It does a good job at explaining concepts for game engine, basis for game client programming as well as the necessary knowledge for understanding DirectX and OpenGL.
- Interactive Computer Graphics - It provides several examples using OpenGL and it covers several aspects at once, but if you are trying to learn OpenGL on your own you might not find this helpful.
- OpenGL Insights - Rich and comprehensive resource to learn techniques and tips, covering several advanced topics of OpenGL.
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