Long gone are the days when JavaScript libraries were used solely for creating web apps. Nowadays, JavaScript libraries are used for generating websites with 3D characters as well. Three.js library, launched in 2010 by Ricardo Cabello, is gaining traction these days. It's an open-source JavaScript library using which you can make websites that can have both 2D and 3D elements. But why should one use three.js exclusively? Why not some other technology? You'll know that in a minute.
In the past, WebGL (Web Graphics Library) was used. However, the problem was that it could only be used to create points, squares, and lines. You couldn't make any 3D characters using WebGL. Nowadays, there are also software tools like Blender and Tinkercad, using which you can create 3D designs. But what if you want to add 3D designs to a website using some code? Well, for that very reason, three.js was developed. But three.js hasn't abandoned WebGL; it uses the WebGL API in the background. You can also interact with HTML elements while working in Three.js.
Further, to use three.js, you have to add any one of three.js, three.min.js, and three.module.js files. Now, what are the key features of three.js? Well, you can add animation, mesh, different scenes, camera angles, as well as effects.
There are also tons of data loads in three.js, including JSON, scene, and library. You can also import and export compatible JSON files. Additionally, you can work locally without even using a web server. Now, no doubt it's good if you have some experience working in 3D before. But again, it's not essential. There are tons of examples on their official websites using which you can learn how to work in three.js.
Now, do you have any guess who's using three.js in 2023? Well, there are 148 companies, but the most popular ones that are also using three.js include Tesla, SpaceX, Machina Labs, and Teespring. Further, even though three.js' website isn't as aesthetically pleasing as Remix, there are lots of jaw dropping examples present. For instance, this BMW car video - is perfect for every car-producing company.
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