What are Attributes in Shaders?

In Computer Graphics, the term "attributes" refers to variables that are defined in software and which are only available in the vertex shader.

Oscar de la Hera Gomez
Written by Oscar de la Hera Gomez
First published on 03/26/2024 at 12:06
Last Updated on 03/26/2024 at 14:33
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In Computer Graphics, the term "attributes" refers to variables that are defined in software and which are only available in the vertex shader.

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An example use of attributes.

Attributes are data or variables that are defined at the software level and which are passed down exclusively to the vertex shader.

What is a Shader?What is a Vertex Shader?

For an example use of attributes, consult the tutorial below.

How to color the faces of a box geometry using a shader in ThreeJS

Looking for tutorials on how to implement shaders?

For examples on how to implement shaders in WebGL and Metal (Apple), consult the guides below.

Apple Metal Resources GuideReact, ThreeJS & GLSL Resources

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