Ray Tracer in C++

A simple, dependency-free ray tracer implemented in C++. This project is inspired by the "Ray Tracing in One Weekend" tutorial and was developed during the Hack Club HighSeas event.

Features

• Fully implemented in C++ with no external dependencies
• Generates stunning ray-traced images
• Supports spheres, diffuse lighting, and basic materials
• Educational and easy to extend

Getting Started

Prerequisites

This project requires a C++ compiler that supports C++17 or later & CMake.

Building

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/AnkushRoy-code/RayTracing.git
   cd RayTracer

2. Compile the code using your preferred compiler:

   cmake -B build -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Release
   cmake --build build --config Release

3. Run the program: 3.1. Unix - (Mac/Linux)

   cd build
   chmos +x ../run.sh
   ./../run.sh # it uses nsxiv(image viewer) to view the image.
   # if you do not have nsxiv in your system change the run.sh file
   # to use your favourite image viewer.

   3.2 Windows Figure your shit out yourself by looking at run.sh

Output

The program generates an image (out.ppm) in the PPM format, which can be viewed using an image viewer or converted to other formats.

Inspiration

This project follows the "Ray Tracing in One Weekend" tutorial, an excellent introduction to the concepts of ray tracing.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to open issues or submit pull requests to enhance the project.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the πLICENSEπ file for details.

Acknowledgments

• Ray Tracing in One Weekend by Peter Shirley
• Hack Club HighSeas event for the inspiration and support