The standard JavaScript library for 3D graphics in the browser.
Why we recommend it
Almost every piece of interactive 3D you see on a website runs on this — it makes WebGL approachable without hiding the underlying concepts.
Strengths
- By far the largest 3D web community and example library
- Handles WebGL complexity without over-abstracting
- Excellent glTF and model-format support
Drawbacks
- Requires real JavaScript proficiency
- Performance tuning for mobile takes genuine effort
- API changes between versions can break older examples
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