SDF Shape Functions

Signed Distance Functions (SDFs) for 2D and 3D shapes. Essential primitives for shader programming and raymarching.

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  1. What are SDF Functions?
  2. How to use them
  3. Implementation Reference
  4. Links to additional resources

Topics: TSL function · sdf · creative coding · shader programming · Three.js · WebGL · WebGPU · WGSL · TSL

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