DuckDB-WASM draws 3D graphics with SQL magic

April 22, 2025, 12:21 pm

Developers have creatively repurposed SQL by leveraging DuckDB’s WebAssembly build to render 3D graphics. Through a series of clever queries that implement basic ray tracing, this hack transforms SQL into a surprising medium for graphic art, proving that even database engines can have a little fun when pushed beyond traditional limits.

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