Creative Coding with WebGL Shaders and Canvas

Have you ever wondered how modern websites create fluid, mesmerizing visual effects and interactive graphics? Shaders are the secret behind high-performance web creative coding, allowing you to control every single pixel directly on the GPU. This text-based course guides you from absolute beginner to confidently writing your own custom fragment shaders. You will understand how to manipulate space, color, and motion to craft beautiful generative art and interactive elements directly in the browser. What you'll learn: - Understand the core differences between CPU and GPU rendering pipelines - Master GLSL syntax and essential built-in math functions like smoothstep and mix - Render procedural shapes, patterns, and gradients using coordinate systems - Implement responsive canvas layouts and handle web inputs like mouse coordinates - Apply performance best practices to ensure smooth rendering across mobile and desktop devices - Debug common shader compilation errors and optimize your rendering loop You will begin by learning foundational terminology and the mechanics of the graphics pipeline before moving into hands-on code walkthroughs. Through structured reading, detailed code explanations, and written exercises, you will master the math and logic behind modern web shaders. This course is designed for web developers, digital designers, and creative coders who want to start their journey with GLSL and WebGL, with no prior shader experience required. Start writing custom shaders and bring your creative coding projects to life with high-performance graphics.