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Exploring 3D Graphics on the Web: Three.js, A-Frame, and Babylon.js

Elanthirayan
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3 min readSep 19, 2024

As immersive experiences and 3D web applications continue to grow in popularity, there are several powerful frameworks that can help developers create interactive 3D graphics right in the browser. In this blog, we’ll dive into three of the leading JavaScript libraries for web-based 3D: Three.js, A-Frame, and Babylon.js.

We’ll also explore key aspects such as ease of learning, support for WebGL and WebGPU, and guidance on when to choose each framework.

But before we dive into the frameworks, let’s first understand what WebGL and WebGPU are.

What is WebGL and WebGPU?

  • WebGL (Web Graphics Library): This API allows for rendering 2D and 3D graphics within any compatible browser without plugins. It’s built on OpenGL and is the backbone of most web-based 3D graphics libraries.
  • WebGPU: The next-generation graphics API, currently in development, designed to provide more direct access to modern GPU features and improve performance over WebGL.

Now, let’s explore each framework and its strengths.

Three.js

Three.js is one of the most widely used JavaScript libraries for creating 3D graphics on the web. It provides a flexible API that makes it…

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Written by Elanthirayan

Technology enthusiast with a passion for VR/AR, ML, and IoT. http://elanthirayanm.github.io/

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