Tiny Renderer (tinyrenderer by ssloy) is a lightweight educational software rasterizer that illustrates how OpenGL works by implementing a mini rendering pipeline in around 500 lines of code—serving as a compact, instructive graphics project.

Features

  • Minimalistic software rasterizer teaching graphics fundamentals
  • Compact implementation in ~500 lines of code
  • Covers key graphics stages: triangle rasterization, z-buffering, shading
  • Includes comprehensive step-by-step lessons in its Wiki
  • Ideal for learning how OpenGL works under the hood
  • Invokes community discussion on its clarity, simplicity, and educational value

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Education

License

MIT License

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Programming Language

C++

Related Categories

C++ Education Software

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