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Book Rapid Prototyping with JS

Download or read book Rapid Prototyping with JS written by Azat Mardan and published by Azat Mardan. This book was released on 2014-05-28 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rapid Prototyping with JS: Agile JavaScript Development is a hands-on book which introduces you to agile JavaScript web and mobile software development using the latest cutting-edge front-end and back-end technologies including: Node.js, Backbone.js, MongoDB and others. More information at http://rpjs.co. This book was borne out of frustration. I have been in software engineering for many years, and when I started learning Node.js and Backbone.js, I learned the hard way that their official documentation and the Internet lack in quick start guides and examples. Needless to say, it was virtually impossible to find all of the tutorials for JS-related modern technologies in one place. The best way to learn is to do, right? Therefore, I've used the approach of small simple examples, i.e., quick start guides, to expose myself to the new cool tech. After I was done with the basic apps, I needed some references and organization. I started to write this manual mostly for myself, so I can understand the concepts better and refer to the samples later. Then StartupMonthly and I taught a few 2-day intensive classes on the same subject -- helping experienced developers to jump-start their careers with agile JavaScript development. The manual we used was updated and iterated many times based on the feedback received. The end result is this book. What to Expect A typical reader of RPJS should expect a collection of quick start guides, tutorials and suggestions (e.g., Git workflow). There is a lot of coding and not much theory. All the theory we cover is directly related to some of the practical aspects, and essential for better understanding of technologies and specific approaches in dealing with them, e.g., JSONP and cross-domain calls. In addition to coding examples, the book covers virtually all setup and deployment step-by-step. You'll learn on the examples of Chat web/mobile applications starting with front-end components. There are a few versions of these applications, but by the end we'll put front-end and back-end together and deploy to the production environment. The Chat application contains all of the necessary components typical for a basic web app, and will give you enough confidence to continue developing on your own, apply for a job/promotion or build a startup! Who This Book is For The book is designed for advanced-beginner and intermediate-level web and mobile developers: somebody who has been (or still is) an expert in other languages like Ruby on Rails, PHP, Perl, Python or/and Java. The type of a developer who wants to learn more about JavaScript and Node.js related techniques for building web and mobile application prototypes fast. Our target user doesn't have time to dig through voluminous (or tiny, at the other extreme) official documentation. The goal of Rapid Prototyping with JS is not to make an expert out of a reader, but to help him/her to start building apps as soon as possible. Rapid Prototyping with JS: Agile JavaScript Development, as you can tell from the name, is about taking your idea to a functional prototype in the form of a web or a mobile application as fast as possible. This thinking adheres to the Lean Startup30 methodology; therefore, this book would be more valuable to startup founders, but big companies' employees might also find it useful, especially if they plan to add new skills to their resumes. What This Book is Not Rapid Prototyping with JS is neither a comprehensive book on several frameworks, libraries or technologies (or just a particular one), nor a reference for all the tips and tricks of web development. Examples similar to ones in this book might be publicly available online. Even more so, if you're not familiar with fundamental programming concepts like loops, if/else statements, arrays, hashes, object and functions, you won't find them in Rapid Prototyping with JS.

Book Rapid Prototyping Web Applications Using Node js and MongoDB

Download or read book Rapid Prototyping Web Applications Using Node js and MongoDB written by Jason Krol and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Let's rapidly prototype a web application from scratch in as little time as possible! Our prototype will be a fully featured interactive web application that persists data and is written with as few lines of code as possible. In this hands-on webcast you will learn how to leverage Node.js and Express.js to quickly bootstrap a web server, tie in MongoDB to persist data, and display it all using dynamic HTML templates. Finally we'll wrap it with Twitter's Bootstrap framework so it has a nice level of polish!"--Resource description page.

Book Building Node Applications with MongoDB and Backbone

Download or read book Building Node Applications with MongoDB and Backbone written by Mike Wilson and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2012-12-11 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Build an application from backend to browser with Node.js, and kick open the doors to real-time event programming. With this hands-on book, you’ll learn how to create a social network application similar to LinkedIn and Facebook, but with a real-time twist. And you’ll build it with just one programming language: JavaScript. If you’re an experienced web developer unfamiliar with JavaScript, the book’s first section introduces you to the project’s core technologies: Node.js, Backbone.js, and the MongoDB data store. You’ll then launch into the project—a highly responsive, highly scalable application—guided by clear explanations and lots of code examples. Learn about key modules in Node.js for building real-time apps Use the Backbone.js framework to write clean browser code, and maintain better data integration with MongoDB Structure project files as a foundation for code that will arrive later Create user accounts and learn how to secure the data Use Backbone.js templates to build the application’s UIs, and integrate access control with Node.js Develop a contact list to help users link to and track other accounts Use Socket.io to create real-time chat functionality Extend your UIs to give users up-to-the-minute information

Book Modern Client Server Web Application Development

Download or read book Modern Client Server Web Application Development written by and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Pro Express js

    Book Details:
  • Author : Azat Mardan
  • Publisher : Apress
  • Release : 2014-12-26
  • ISBN : 1484200373
  • Pages : 352 pages

Download or read book Pro Express js written by Azat Mardan and published by Apress. This book was released on 2014-12-26 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pro Express.js is for the reader who wants to quickly get up-to-speed with Express.js, the flexible Node.js framework. Author Azat Mardan clearly explains how to start developing with Express.js with a basic 'Hello World', and then delves into a deep API reference, before looking at common and abstract development problems. Lastly, you will learn how to build a series of real-world apps in order to cement your knowledge. In order to get the best from this book, you will be familiar with Node.js scripts and able to install packages using npm. In the deep API reference, each aspect of the Express.js API is explained clearly with a simple exercise to demonstrate its usage. This includes configuration, settings and environments; different middleware and its uses; templating engines; extracting parameters and routing; request and response; error handling; and running an app. In the next part you'll delve into abstraction, streams, authentication, multithreading, Socket.io, security, and more complex modules. You will also learn about smaller frameworks built using Express.js, such as Sails.js, and Derby. Finally you'll build real-world apps including a REST API, Todo App, and Instagram gallery. Express.js is used by a range of well-known companies such as MySpace and Storify, and it's becoming more and more likely that it'll be a required skill for new developers. With this book you can skip learning via complicated documentation, and get the information from a developer who's been using Express.js for long enough to explain things well. Add Pro Express.js to your library today.

Book Practical Node js

    Book Details:
  • Author : Azat Mardan
  • Publisher : Apress
  • Release : 2014-07-17
  • ISBN : 1430265965
  • Pages : 288 pages

Download or read book Practical Node js written by Azat Mardan and published by Apress. This book was released on 2014-07-17 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical Node.js is your step-by-step guide to learning how to build a wide range of scalable real-world web applications using a professional development toolkit. Node.js is an innovative and highly efficient platform for creating web services. But Node.js doesn't live in a vacuum! In a modern web development, many different components need to be put together — routing, database driver, ORM, session management, OAuth, HTML template engine, CSS compiler and many more. If you already know the basics of Node.js, now is the time to discover how to bring it to production level by leveraging its vast ecosystem of packages. As a web developer, you'll work with a varied collection of standards and frameworks - Practical Node.js shows you how all those pieces fit together. Practical Node.js takes you from installing all the necessary modules to writing full-stack web applications by harnessing the power of the Express.js and Hapi frameworks, the MongoDB database with Mongoskin and Mongoose, Jade and Handlebars template engines, Stylus and LESS CSS languages, OAuth and Everyauth libraries, and the Socket.IO and Derby libraries, and everything in between. The book also covers how to deploy to Heroku and AWS, daemonize apps, and write REST APIs. You'll build full-stack real-world Node.js apps from scratch, and also discover how to write your own Node.js modules and publish them on NPM. You already know what Node.js is; now learn what you can do with it and how far you can take it!

Book Express js Guide

    Book Details:
  • Author : Azat Mardan
  • Publisher : Azat Mardan
  • Release : 2014-05-28
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 315 pages

Download or read book Express js Guide written by Azat Mardan and published by Azat Mardan. This book was released on 2014-05-28 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Comprehensive Book on Express.js The in-depth, detailed, hand-on manual on Express.js, the most popular Node.js framework. Will get you up and running fast and save you time. Understand the concepts, learn the best practices. Become an Express.js expert today. Express.js API reference, quick start guides, 20+ meticulously explained examples and tutorials -- over 270 pages with more than 60 illustrations. Quick Start The Interface TIps and Tricks Tutorials and Examples Why Express.js is the most popular Node.js web framework yet. As of this writing (September of 2013), there are no books that are solely dedicated to it. Its official website has bits of insights for advanced Node.js programmers. However, I found that many people -- including those who go through HackReactor7 program and come to my Node.js classes at General Assembly and pariSOMA -- are interested in a comprehensive resource. The one that would cover all the different components of Express.js work together in a real production-like application. The goal of Express.js Guide is to become such resource. What This Book is Express.js Guide is a concise book on one particular library. This book contains Express.js API 3.3.58 description, the best practices on code organization and patterns, real-world examples of web apps. The topics include but not limited to middleware, command-line interface and scaffolding, ren- dering templates, extracting params from dynamic URLs, parsing payloads and cookies, managing authentication with sessions, error handling and prepping apps for production. For more details and for what exactly the book covers, please refer to the Table of Contents. What This Book is Not This book is not an introduction to Node.js, nor is it a book that covers all aspects of building a modern day web application, e.g., websockets, databases and (of course) front-end development. Keep in mind that readers also won't find in Express.js Guide a resource for learning programming and/or JavaScript fundamentals. You might want to take a look at Rapid Prototyping with JS9 for the introduction to Node.js, MongoDB and front-end development with Backbone.js. In the real-world and especially in Node.js development, due to its modularized philosophy, we seldom use just a single framework. In the book, we have tried to stick only to Express.js and leave everything else out as much as possible, without compromising the usefulness of examples. Therefore, we intentionally left out some important chunks of web developments, for example databases, authentication and testing. Although these elements are present in tutorials and examples, they're not explained in detail. For those materials, you could check books in the Related Reading and Resources section at the end of the book. Who This Book is For This book is for people fluent in programming and front-end JavaScript. In addition, to get the most benefits, readers must be familiar with basic Node.js concepts like process and global, and know core modules, including streams, clusters and buffer type. If you're thinking of starting a Node.js app, or of rewriting an existing one, and your weapon of choice is Express.js -- this guide is for you! It will answer most of your "how" and "why" questions.

Book JavaScript and Node FUNdamentals

Download or read book JavaScript and Node FUNdamentals written by Azat Mardan and published by Azat Mardan. This book was released on 2014-05-29 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1 JavaScript FUNdamentals: The Powerful and Misunderstood Language of The Web 1.1 Expressiveness 1.2 Loose Typing 1.3 Object Literal Notation 1.4 Functions 1.5 Arrays 1.6 Prototypal Nature 1.7 Conventions 1.8 No Modules 1.9 Immediately-Invoked Function Expressions (IIFEs) 1.10 Keyword “this” 1.11 Pitfalls 1.12 Further Learning 2 CoffeeScript FUNdamentals: The Better JavaScript 2.1 Semicolons, Whitespace and Parentheses 2.2 Vars 2.3 Conditions 2.4 Functions 2.5 Classes 2.6 Arrays and Slicing 2.7 Splats 2.8 Comprehensions 2.9 Conclusion 3 Backbone.js FUNdamentals: The Cornerstone of JavaScript MV* Frameworks 3.1 Typical Backbone.js App Structure 3.2 Setting up Backbone.js App from Scratch 3.3 Dependencies for the Backbone.js Project 3.4 Working with Backbone.js Collections 3.5 Event Binding with Backbone.js and jQuery 3.6 Backbone.js Views and Subviews with Underscore.js 3.7 Super Simple Backbone Starter Kit 3.8 Conclusion 4 Node.js FUNdamentals: JavaScript on The Server 4.1 Read-Eval-Print Loop (a.k.a. Console) in Node.js 4.2 Launching Node.js Scripts 4.3 Node.js Process Information 4.4 Accessing Global Scope in Node.js 4.5 Exporting and Importing Modules 4.6 Buffer is a Node.js Super Data Type 4.7 __dirname vs. process.cwd 4.8 Handy Utilities in Node.js 4.9 Reading and Writing from/to The File System in Node.js 4.10 Streaming Data in Node.js 4.11 Installing Node.js Modules with NPM 4.12 Hello World Server with HTTP Node.js Module 4.13 Debugging Node.js Programs 4.14 Taming Callbacks in Node.js 4.15 Introduction to Node.js with Ryan Dahl 4.16 Moving Forward with Express.js 5 Express.js FUNdamentals: The Most Popular Node.js Framework 5.1 Express.js Installation 5.2 Express.js Command-Line Interface 5.3 Routes in Express.js 5.4 Middleware as The Backbone of Express.js 5.5 Configuration of an Express.js App 5.6 Jade is Haml for Express.js/Node.js 5.7 Conclusion About The Express.js Framework 5.8 Update 6 About the Author 6.1 Errata 6.2 Contact Us

Book You Don t Know JS  this   Object Prototypes

Download or read book You Don t Know JS this Object Prototypes written by Kyle Simpson and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2014-07-11 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No matter how much experience you have with JavaScript, odds are you don’t fully understand the language. This concise, in-depth guide takes you inside JavaScript’s this structure and object prototypes. You’ll learn how they work and why they’re integral to behavior delegation—a design pattern in which objects are linked, rather than cloned. Like other books in the “You Don’t Know JS” series, this and Object Prototypes dives into trickier parts of the language that many JavaScript programmers simply avoid. Armed with this knowledge, you can become a true JavaScript master. With this book you will: Explore how the this binding points to objects based on how the function is called Look into the nature of JS objects and why you’d need to point to them Learn how developers use the mixin pattern to fake classes in JS Examine how JS’s prototype mechanism forms links between objects Learn how to move from class/inheritance design to behavior delegation Understand how the OLOO (objects-linked-to-other-objects) coding style naturally implements behavior delegation

Book Rapid Prototyping  Principles And Applications  2nd Edition   With Companion Cd rom

Download or read book Rapid Prototyping Principles And Applications 2nd Edition With Companion Cd rom written by Chee Kai Chua and published by World Scientific Publishing Company. This book was released on 2003-03-03 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rapid Prototyping (RP) has revolutionized the landscape of how prototypes and products are made and small batch manufacturing carried out. This book gives a comprehensive coverage of RP and rapid tooling processes, data formats and applications. A CD-ROM, included in the book, presents RP and its principles in an interactive way to augment the learning experience.Special features:

Book You Don t Know JS  This and Object Prototypes

Download or read book You Don t Know JS This and Object Prototypes written by Kyle Simpson and published by Oreilly & Associates Incorporated. This book was released on 2014-07-27 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No matter how much experience you have with JavaScript, odds are you don’t fully understand the language. This concise, in-depth guide takes you inside JavaScript’s this structure and object prototypes. You’ll learn how they work and why they’re integral to behavior delegation—a design pattern in which objects are linked, rather than cloned. Like other books in the “You Don’t Know JS” series, this and Object Prototypes dives into trickier parts of the language that many JavaScript programmers simply avoid. Armed with this knowledge, you can become a true JavaScript master. With this book you will: Explore how the this binding points to objects based on how the function is called Look into the nature of JS objects and why you’d need to point to them Learn how developers use the mixin pattern to fake classes in JS Examine how JS’s prototype mechanism forms links between objects Learn how to move from class/inheritance design to behavior delegation Understand how the OLOO (objects-linked-to-other-objects) coding style naturally implements behavior delegation

Book Fused Deposition Modeling Based 3D Printing

Download or read book Fused Deposition Modeling Based 3D Printing written by Harshit K. Dave and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-04-21 with total page 517 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers 3D printing activities by fused deposition modeling process. The two introductory chapters discuss the principle, types of machines and raw materials, process parameters, defects, design variations and simulation methods. Six chapters are devoted to experimental work related to process improvement, mechanical testing and characterization of the process, followed by three chapters on post-processing of 3D printed components and two chapters addressing sustainability concerns. Seven chapters discuss various applications including composites, external medical devices, drug delivery system, orthotic inserts, watertight components and 4D printing using FDM process. Finally, six chapters are dedicated to the study on modeling and optimization of FDM process using computational models, evolutionary algorithms, machine learning, metaheuristic approaches and optimization of layout and tool path.

Book Full Stack JavaScript

Download or read book Full Stack JavaScript written by Azat Mardan and published by Apress. This book was released on 2015-12-30 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a hands-on book which introduces you to agile JavaScript web and mobile software development using the latest cutting-edge front-end and back-end technologies including: Node.js, MongoDB, Backbone.js, Parse.com, Heroku and Windows Azure. Practical examples include building multiple versions of the Chat app:•jQuery + Parse.com JS REST API•Backbone and Parse.com JS SDK•Backbone and Node.js•Backbone and Node.js + MongoDB The Chat application has all the foundation of a typical web/mobile application: fetching data, displaying it, submitting new data. Other examples in the book are as follows:•jQuery + Twitter RESP API “Tweet Analyzer”•Parse.com “Save John”•MongoDB “Print Collections”•Backbone.js “Apple Database”•Monk + Express.js “REST API Server” This book will save you many hours by providing a hand-picked and tested collection of quick start guides. RPJS has practical examples that allow to spend less time learning and more time building your own applications. Prototype fast and ship code that matters! What You will Learn: You should expect a basic understanding from a collection of quick start guides, tutorials and suggestions for the devel0pment apps discussed in this book. In addition to coding examples, the book covers virtually all setup and deployment step-by-step. You’ll learn from the examples of Chat web/mobile applications starting with front-end components and by the end we’ll put front-end and back-end together and deploy to the production environment. Who This Book is For: The typical programmer who wants to learn more about effective JavaScript coding.

Book Write Your Way To Success

Download or read book Write Your Way To Success written by Azat Mardan and published by Apress. This book was released on 2018-12-10 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to make an impact in the web world. This short book shows you that the best way to become an expert and a thought leader is to thoroughly research a topic and then publish a book on it. The great thing about writing a book is that you don’t have to risk anything - all you need is a few hours of writing per week and in no time you can have your own book that you can sell, give away at conferences, and prominently feature on your resume. Since author Azat Mardan published his first book, several high profile tech companies have tried to recruit him and his experience is not an exception! Write Your Way To Success covers everything that he has learned through publishing – see how you can do the same! What You'll Learn Create passive income Review the process of a ProgWriter Examine practical tips about publishing and marketing Who This Book Is For Any experts (or wannabe experts) in technical topics, tools, frameworks for web development, applied computer science, dev ops and QA.

Book MASTERING JAVASCRIPT  FROM THE FRONT END TO THE BACK END

Download or read book MASTERING JAVASCRIPT FROM THE FRONT END TO THE BACK END written by Marcel Souza and published by GAVEA LAB. This book was released on with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ChatGPTUnlock the full potential of JavaScript with "Mastering JavaScript: From the Front-End to the Back-End." Whether you're a coding novice or a seasoned developer, this comprehensive guide is your key to mastering the versatile world of JavaScript. Dive into the intricacies of front-end development and discover how to create stunning user interfaces and engaging web experiences using JavaScript. From interactive animations to dynamic content, you'll learn how to breathe life into your web projects. But that's not all – delve into the powerful realm of back-end development with JavaScript. Explore server-side scripting and learn how to build robust, scalable, and efficient web applications that handle data and user interactions seamlessly. From building websites to crafting complex web applications, JavaScript is the backbone of modern web development. With "Mastering JavaScript," you'll not only grasp the essentials of the language but also delve into advanced techniques that set you apart as a proficient JavaScript developer. The world of coding is evolving rapidly, and JavaScript is at the forefront of this revolution. Don't miss the opportunity to be a part of it. Grab your copy of "Mastering JavaScript: From the Front-End to the Back-End" now and embark on an exciting journey to becoming a JavaScript master. Your future as a skilled developer starts here!

Book Node js Web Development

    Book Details:
  • Author : David Herron
  • Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
  • Release : 2020-07-31
  • ISBN : 1838983252
  • Pages : 746 pages

Download or read book Node js Web Development written by David Herron and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2020-07-31 with total page 746 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Build scalable web applications using Node.js, Express.js, and the latest ECMAScript techniques, along with deploying applications with AWS and Docker with this updated fifth edition Key Features • Learn backend web programming with the JavaScript stack • Explore best practices, right from configuring and building web servers to deploying them on a production cloud hosting system: AWS using Docker and Terraform • Work through the different stages of developing robust and scalable apps using Node.js 14 Book Description Node.js is the leading choice of server-side web development platform, enabling developers to use the same tools and paradigms for both server-side and client-side software. This updated fifth edition of Node.js Web Development focuses on the new features of Node.js 14, Express 4.x, and ECMAScript, taking you through modern concepts, techniques, and best practices for using Node.js. The book starts by helping you get to grips with the concepts of building server-side web apps with Node.js. You'll learn how to develop a complete Node.js web app, with a backend database tier to help you explore several databases. You'll deploy the app to real web servers, including a cloud hosting platform built on AWS EC2 using Terraform and Docker Swarm, while integrating other tools such as Redis and NGINX. As you advance, you'll learn about unit and functional testing, along with deploying test infrastructure using Docker. Finally, you'll discover how to harden Node.js app security, use Let's Encrypt to provision the HTTPS service, and implement several forms of app security with the help of expert practices. With each chapter, the book will help you put your knowledge into practice throughout the entire life cycle of developing a web app. By the end of this Node.js book, you'll have gained practical Node.js web development knowledge and be able to build and deploy your own apps on a public web hosting solution. What you will learn • Install and use Node.js 14 and Express 4.17 for both web development and deployment • Implement RESTful web services using the Restify framework • Develop, test, and deploy microservices using Docker, Docker Swarm, and Node.js, on AWS EC2 using Terraform • Get up to speed with using data storage engines such as MySQL, SQLite3, and MongoDB • Test your web applications using unit testing with Mocha, and headless browser testing with Puppeteer • Implement HTTPS using Let's Encrypt and enhance application security with Helmet Who this book is for If you're looking for an alternative to the 'P' languages (Perl, PHP, and Python), or if you want to get started with server-side web development with JavaScript programming, or if you want a deep dive into deploying services to cloud hosting, this Node.js book is for you. A rudimentary understanding of JavaScript and web application development is a must before you get started with this book. Table of Contents • About Node.js • Setting Up Node.js • Exploring Node.js Modules • HTTP Servers and Clients • Your First Express Application • Implementing the Mobile-First Paradigm • Data Storage and Retrieval • Authenticating Users with a Microservice • Dynamic Client/Server Interaction with Socket.IO • Deploying Node.js Applications to Linux Servers • Deploying Node.js microservices with Docker • Deploying a Docker Swarm to AWS EC2 with Terraform • Unit Testing and Functional Testing • Security in Node.js Applications

Book Learn Three js

    Book Details:
  • Author : Jos Dirksen
  • Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
  • Release : 2018-08-31
  • ISBN : 1788835972
  • Pages : 517 pages

Download or read book Learn Three js written by Jos Dirksen and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2018-08-31 with total page 517 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create and animate stunning 3D browser based graphics with Three.js JavaScript library Key Features Enhance your 3D graphics with light sources, shadows, advanced materials, and textures Load models from external sources, and visualize and animate them directly from JavaScript Create your own custom WebGL shader and explore the postprocessing feature of Three.js Book Description WebGL makes it possible to create 3D graphics in the browser without having to use plugins such as Flash and Java. Programming WebGL, however, is difficult and complex. With Three.js, it is possible to create stunning 3D graphics in an intuitive manner using JavaScript, without having to learn WebGL. With this book, you’ll learn how to create and animate beautiful looking 3D scenes directly in your browser-utilizing the full potential of WebGL and modern browsers. It starts with the basic concepts and building blocks used in Three.js. From there on, it will expand on these subjects using extensive examples and code samples. You will learn to create, or load, from externally created models, realistic looking 3D objects using materials and textures. You’ll find out how to easily control the camera using the Three.js built-in in camera controls, which will enable you to fly or walk around the 3D scene you created. You will then use the HTML5 video and canvas elements as a material for your 3D objects and to animate your models. Finally, you will learn to use morph and skeleton-based animation, and even how to add physics, such as gravity and collision detection, to your scene. After reading this book, you’ll know everything that is required to create 3D animated graphics using Three.js. What you will learn Work with the different types of materials in Three.js and see how they interact with your 3D objects and the rest of the environment Implement the different camera controls provided by Three.js to effortlessly navigate around your 3D scene Work with vertices directly to create snow, rain, and galaxy-like effects Import and animate models from external formats, such as OBJ, STL, and COLLADA Create and run animations using morph targets and bones animations Explore advanced textures on materials to create realistic looking 3D objects by using bump maps, normal maps, specular maps, and light maps Interact directly with WebGL by creating custom vertex and fragment shaders Who this book is for The ideal target audience for this book would be JavaScript developers who who want to learn how to use the Three.js library