How do I create a basic shader program in OpenGL using C++?

How do I create a basic shader program in OpenGL using C++?

To create a basic shader program in OpenGL using C++, you need to write vertex and fragment shaders, compile them, and link them into a program. Would you like a step-by-step guide?

Yes, please provide the steps.

1. Write your vertex shader and fragment shader in GLSL. 2. Compile the shaders using glCompileShader(). 3. Create a shader program with glCreateProgram(). 4. Attach the compiled shaders to the program using glAttachShader(). 5. Link the program with glLinkProgram(). 6. Use the program with glUseProgram(). Do you need code examples?

Yes, code examples would be great!

Here's a simple example:

const char* vertexShaderSource = "..."; // Your vertex shader code
const char* fragmentShaderSource = "..."; // Your fragment shader code

GLuint vertexShader = glCreateShader(GL_VERTEX_SHADER);
glShaderSource(vertexShader, 1, &vertexShaderSource, NULL);
glCompileShader(vertexShader);

GLuint fragmentShader = glCreateShader(GL_FRAGMENT_SHADER);
glShaderSource(fragmentShader, 1, &fragmentShaderSource, NULL);
glCompileShader(fragmentShader);

GLuint shaderProgram = glCreateProgram();
glAttachShader(shaderProgram, vertexShader);
glAttachShader(shaderProgram, fragmentShader);
glLinkProgram(shaderProgram);

// Don't forget to delete the shaders after linking!

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