API for GPU programming

Engines, Libraries and Tools Tools Discussion
#1

Hoi!
I want to do some GPU programming, but am lacking some overview about the APIs there are. What is the best API? Some OpenGL? It should have a good documentation and Java would be finest :slight_smile:
What are your oppinions?
Thanks,
cweila2s

P.S.: I know this is hot topic! Don´t want to start a flame war :wink: , just get some personal opponions what to use!

#2

Well, today there are two main API or coding the GPU : DirectX and OpenGL (things like SDL used them). If your targetting Java, you can only go for OpenGL… I’ve never seen a directx binding for java (microsoft windows only), whereas OpenGL has some good ones (LWJGL, JoGL).

So you’ve already made your choice ^^

Chman

#3

ok, thx :smiley: