3D Web Development with Three.js and Next.js: Creating end-to-end web applications that contain 3D objects (English Edition) - Softcover

Tazetdinov, Andrei

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9365895065 ISBN 13: 9789365895063

Publisher: BPB Publications, 2025

Synopsis

Description

Three.js and Next.js are revolutionizing how we build interactive web experiences, especially for industrial and multipurpose applications. This book unlocks their combined power, showing you how to create immersive 3D visualizations and dynamic web solutions that drive efficiency and innovation in various sectors.

Beginning with the evolution and capabilities of 3D web development, this book covers the foundational tools, setting up your environment for Three.js, Next.js, AWS Amplify, Storybook, and Tailwind CSS. It then explores Three.js fundamentals, covering geometries, materials, lighting, cameras, textures, user interactions, and animations to create dynamic 3D scenes. The book then seamlessly integrates Three.js with Next.js, teaching data management, state handling, and advanced interaction patterns. Crucially, you will learn vital optimization techniques and leverage AWS Amplify for secure hosting, user authentication, data storage, and real-time functionalities. The final sections guide you in establishing a consistent UI design system with Storybook, culminating in a complete, practical application.

Upon completing this book, you will possess a strong command of cutting-edge web and 3D technologies, enabling you to confidently design, build, and deploy sophisticated industrial and multipurpose web applications with immersive 3D experiences.

What you will learn

● Build 3D apps with Three.js and Next.js and deploy scalable apps using AWS Amplify services.

● Secure 3D apps with Amplify Auth and real-time data.

● Optimize 3D web application performance for diverse devices and browsers.

● Integrate Three.js seamlessly into Next.js for structured, high-performance web apps.

● Design and build consistent UI systems using Storybook and Tailwind CSS.

● Develop interactive industrial visualizations with real-time data and 3D models.

Who this book is for

This book is for aspiring front-end developers, full-stack developers, and 3D web developers with foundational knowledge in JavaScript and React. While we will cover 3D essentials, a basic understanding will certainly aid your journey into building sophisticated industrial and multipurpose applications.

Table of Contents

1. Industrial Application Evolution

2. Capabilities of Web Development for Industrial and Multi-purpose

3. Introduction to Tools

4. Setting up All Tools for Quickstart of Development

5. Introduction to 3D Development

6. Getting Started with Three.js

7. Geometries and Materials

8. Lights and Shadows

9. Camera and Perspective

10. Textures and Mapping

11. Interaction and User Input

12. Animation and Particle Systems

13. Introduction to Next.js and Three.js Integration

14. Next.js Fundamentals

15. Data Management and State in Next.js

16. User Interactions and Controls

17. Optimization and Performance Consideration

18. Introduction to AWS Amplify

19. Host Web Application with AWS Amplify

20. User Authentication with AWS Amplify

21. Data Storage and Management in AWS Amplify

22. Real-time Functionality with AWS Amplify

23. Creating the UI Design System with Storybook

24. Final Requirements and Recommendations

About this title

About the Author

Andrei Tazetdinov is a senior engineer with 19 years of cross-platform development experience, blending applied mathematics with modern web technologies.

Edition details

• Publisher: BPB Publications
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9365895065
• ISBN 13: 9789365895063
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 470