The Book

Table Of Contents (so far):

• Preface: What is OpenGL?
  Learn about some of the history behind computer graphics and how OpenGL came to be. Also includes an important requirements section.
• Chapter 1: Getting Started
  Learn how to set up a rendering window using FreeGLUT, GLEW, and of course OpenGL functionality.
• Chapter 2: Vertices and Shapes
  Learn how to draw simple geometry using vertex array objects (VAO) and vertex buffer objects (VBO), both fundamental techniques.
• Chapter 3: Index Buffer Objects and Primitive Types
  Learn how to draw complex geometry easier by using index buffer objects (IBO). This chapter also discusses a few more primitive types.
• Chapter 4: Entering the Third Dimension
  Learn about transformations, polygon culling, shader uniforms, and how to draw three dimensional data.

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Until a proper chapter on programming OpenGL on Windows is written, please use the following blog post to find out how to set up OpenGL, FreeGLUT, and GLEW in Visual C++.