Open Visualization Session Proposal: vis.gl and three.js - Architecture and ecosystem comparisons

[donmccurdy]

Proposal

Topic of the session

A comparative discussion of the vis.gl and three.js projects, focusing on their technical architectures and ecosystems. Each project has a different history, with different goals and abstractions chosen to suit those goals. Each has evolved within the web platform, as features like WebAssembly and WebGPU have become available. This talk aims to present differences and similarities in an open-ended format — including some pros and cons, but more importantly hoping to start conversations about current challenges in ways that neither project might have tried before.

Type of the session

• Collaborate
• Workshop
• Talk

Estimated duration of the session

30 minutes, including Q&A

Date and Time of the session

Day 1, 3pm (open for discussion)

Level

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced

Pre-requisite knowledge

Some experience with deck.gl or other vis.gl projects is assumed, including a general understanding of what problems deck.gl solves. The talk will aim to focus on comparative similarities and differences in the vis.gl ecosystem and three.js, rather than providing an introduction to vis.gl projects.

Describe the session

Session facilitator(s), Github handle(s) and timezone(s)

Meeting notes and Virtual Meeting Link

Follow-up / Set-up sessions (if any)

Additional context (optional)

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