First miniconference on raytracing and GPUs as concepts in computer graphics 😊

nyabokegrace — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:48:56 +0000

Yesterday, I attended a mini conference at zone01 Kisumu that focused on ray tracing, GPUs, and the technology behind modern computer graphics.

Before the session, I had heard these terms many times but didn't fully understand how they worked together. The talks helped me connect the dots.

Some of the key things I learned include:

What ray tracing is: An advanced rendering technique that simulates how light behaves to create realistic shadows, reflections, and lighting.

Why GPUs are important: Unlike CPUs, GPUs are designed to process thousands of calculations simultaneously, making them ideal for graphics rendering and other highly parallel tasks.

How ray tracing uses GPU power: Since ray tracing requires a huge number of calculations, modern GPUs accelerate the process, making real-time rendering possible in games and other applications.

Real-world applications: Beyond gaming, ray tracing is used in animation, architecture, engineering, product design, and visual effects.

One of the biggest takeaways for me was seeing how computer science concepts like parallel processing have practical applications in creating realistic digital experiences.

As someone still learning and growing as a developer, I enjoyed the session as it was a great learning opportunity for me that introduced me to concepts I didn't know about.

A big thank you to the organizers and speakers at Zone01 for sharing their knowledge. Looking forward to attending more technical sessions like this.

DEV Community: nyabokegrace

First miniconference on raytracing and GPUs as concepts in computer graphics 😊