What is a shader?

A shader is a small program that runs on your graphics card (GPU) and generates visual effects in real time.

Shaders are used in:

  • Visual performance systems
  • Digital art
  • Interactive websites
  • Games
  • Scientific visualization
  • Projection mapping
  • Educational tools

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