Dev Tools · 3h ago
Ray Tracer Built Entirely in SQL Runs on ClickHouse
A developer has created a ray tracer that runs entirely in SQL, using ClickHouse's database engine. The project demonstrates the surprising computational capabilities of SQL for graphics rendering. It's open-source and available on GitHub.
Meridian48 take
While technically impressive, this is more of a clever hack than a practical rendering tool, but it showcases the power of modern SQL engines.
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