Definitions

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  • noun computer graphics A program or algorithm that performs ray casting.

Etymologies

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ray +‎ caster

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Examples

  • Instead of using regular slideware for their RailsConf presentation, Ninh and Hongli decided to write their own Wolfenstein-style raycaster in Ruby using the Gosu game development library.

    Fingertips 2009

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