Introduction to Programming with Managed DirectX 9.0Print
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Introduction to Programming with Managed DirectX 9.0
by Jacek Artymiak
06/02/2003
The industry standard 3D API, OpenGL, is not the only 3D API that you can use on the .NET platform in the Microsoft Windows environment. Another choice is DirectX, which has been steadily increasing its functionality, stability, and market share among developers writing all sorts of Windows multimedia software, games, and other applications that make use of 2D and 3D graphics. While earlier versions of DirectX often left a lot to be desired, its latest incarnation, DirectX 9.0, is a serious product worth a longer look, especially if you want to target multiple Microsoft platforms: Microsoft Windows, PocketPC, or X-Box.