Stemming from a Computer Graphics class assignment using Peter Shirley's Ray Tracing in One Weekend (Version 1.54 of the book specifically), this repo aims to expand the functionality and optimization of the original by rewriting my original class submission from the ground up. In addition to rewriting the project in its original language of choice, C++, the repo also intends to host several different implementations written in other languages as a grounds for learning or improving knowledge on a given language in addition to performance and syntax comparisons.
The project operates under the GNU Affero General Public License. Full details
within LICENSE.
The C++ portion of the project uses CMake (Version 3.22 >= required), so its
Makefile can be generated normally. After doing so, it can be compiled with
make.
The program can be used to render a PPM file when provided the desired width, height, and file name:
raytrace [width] [height] [desired filename...]
Note that make clean-img exists to clear all PPM files from the img
folder generated post-build.
The Java portion of the project uses Gradle (Version 8.7 >= required) under the
application plugin. As such, all application commands can be used, such
as gradle run and gradle build.
- Finish C++ rewrite with new features, improved syntax, and writing conventions
- Add multithreading
- Continue with the book series after "One Weekend" (OPTIONAL)
- Write Rust implementation with parity to the finished C++ implementation
- Shirley, Peter et al. Ray Tracing in One Weekend