A simple infinite world in WebGL
A simple infinite world in WebGL launched on July 28, 2016 with 181 votes, #146 of 3,671 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 10 years on.
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A Simple Infinite World in WebGL is a browser-based 3D environment that renders endless terrain procedurally. Built with WebGL technology, it generates landscapes on-the-fly as users explore, creating an infinite virtual world without predetermined boundaries. The project is designed for anyone interested in interactive 3D graphics, game development concepts, or exploring procedural generation techniques in a web browser. It demonstrates how WebGL can create expansive environments efficiently by generating content dynamically rather than storing pre-made maps.
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