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The Glide API Shading Language (GLSLang) is a high-level programming language used in computer graphics. It was developed by Silicon Graphics Inc. (SGI) in the early 1990s as part of the OpenGL project. GLSLang is designed to provide direct control over the graphics pipeline without having to use assembly language or hardware-specific languages. It is widely used in the video game industry and in applications that require 3D graphics. The language continues to evolve, with the Khronos Group currently maintaining the GLSLang specification.

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First 20 minutes

General Glide API Shading Language (GLSLang) app knowledge and experience

The first 20 minutes of the interview should seek to understand the candidate's general background in Glide API Shading Language (GLSLang) application development, including their experience with various programming languages, databases, and their approach to designing scalable and maintainable systems.

What are the main components of a GLSLang shader program?

The main components of a GLSLang shader program are the Vertex Shader, the Geometry Shader, and the Fragment Shader.

How would you declare a variable in GLSLang?

In GLSLang, you declare a variable by specifying its type followed by its name. For example, 'int myVariable;' declares an integer variable named myVariable.

What is the purpose of a Vertex Shader in GLSLang?

The Vertex Shader processes each vertex of a geometric object and computes its position in 3D space.

Describe the difference between a Vertex Shader and a Fragment Shader in GLSLang.

A Vertex Shader processes each vertex of a geometric object and computes its position in 3D space, while a Fragment Shader processes the fragments generated by the rasterization into pixels that are then displayed on the screen.

What are the built-in variables in GLSLang?

GLSLang has several built-in variables, including gl_Position, gl_FragColor, gl_FragCoord, gl_PointSize, and others.

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What you’re looking for early on

Does the candidate have a strong understanding of GLSLang?

Has the candidate demonstrated problem-solving skills?

Can the candidate effectively communicate technical information?

Does the candidate show a good understanding of shader programming?

Next 20 minutes

Specific Glide API Shading Language (GLSLang) development questions

The next 20 minutes of the interview should focus on the candidate's expertise with specific backend frameworks, their understanding of RESTful APIs, and their experience in handling data storage and retrieval efficiently.

How would you implement a lighting model in GLSLang?

To implement a lighting model in GLSLang, you would typically use a combination of Vertex and Fragment Shaders. The Vertex Shader would compute the position and normal of each vertex, and the Fragment Shader would use these to compute the color of each pixel based on the lighting model.

Describe the difference between uniform and attribute variables in GLSLang.

Uniform variables are read-only and have the same value for all vertices or fragments, while attribute variables can have different values for each vertex.

What is the purpose of a Geometry Shader in GLSLang?

The Geometry Shader processes whole primitives (triangles, lines, points) and can generate new primitives from the input primitives.

How would you handle textures in GLSLang?

Textures in GLSLang are handled using sampler types. You can declare a sampler variable and then use the texture function to fetch a texel from the texture.

What are the different types of shaders in GLSLang?

There are several types of shaders in GLSLang, including Vertex Shaders, Fragment Shaders, Geometry Shaders, Compute Shaders, and Tessellation Shaders.

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At this point, a skilled Glide API Shading Language (GLSLang) engineer should demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, proficiency in Glide API Shading Language (GLSLang) programming language, and knowledge of software development methodologies. Red flags include lack of hands-on experience, inability to articulate complex concepts, or unfamiliarity with standard coding practices.

Digging deeper

Code questions

These will help you see the candidate's real-world development capabilities with Glide API Shading Language (GLSLang).

What does the following GLSLang code do?
void main() {
  gl_FragColor = vec4(1.0, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0);
}
This code sets the color of the fragment to red. The vec4 function creates a 4D vector, with the first three values representing the red, green, and blue components of the color, and the last value representing the alpha (transparency) component. In this case, the red component is set to 1.0 (maximum), and the other components are set to 0.0.
What will be the output of the following GLSLang code?
uniform vec3 lightPos;
void main() {
  vec3 lightDirection = normalize(lightPos - gl_FragCoord.xyz);
  float brightness = dot(lightDirection, vec3(0.0, 0.0, 1.0));
  gl_FragColor = vec4(brightness, brightness, brightness, 1.0);
}
This code calculates the brightness of a fragment based on its position relative to a light source. The light source's position is given by the uniform variable 'lightPos'. The brightness is calculated as the dot product of the light direction and the vector (0.0, 0.0, 1.0), and is used to set the red, green, and blue components of the fragment's color.
What does the following GLSLang code do?
uniform vec3 colors[3];
void main() {
  gl_FragColor = vec4(colors[0], 1.0);
}
This code sets the color of the fragment to the first color in the 'colors' array. The 'colors' array is a uniform variable, which means it can be set from the application and is the same for all fragments. The vec4 function creates a 4D vector, with the first three values representing the red, green, and blue components of the color, and the last value representing the alpha (transparency) component.
What will be the output of the following GLSLang code?
uniform vec3 lightPos;
uniform vec3 viewPos;
void main() {
  vec3 viewDirection = normalize(viewPos - gl_FragCoord.xyz);
  vec3 lightDirection = normalize(lightPos - gl_FragCoord.xyz);
  float brightness = dot(viewDirection, lightDirection);
  gl_FragColor = vec4(brightness, brightness, brightness, 1.0);
}
This code calculates the brightness of a fragment based on its position relative to a light source and a view point. The light source's position is given by the uniform variable 'lightPos', and the view point's position is given by the uniform variable 'viewPos'. The brightness is calculated as the dot product of the view direction and the light direction, and is used to set the red, green, and blue components of the fragment's color.

Wrap-up questions

Final candidate for Glide API Shading Language (GLSLang) Developer role questions

The final few questions should evaluate the candidate's teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills. Additionally, assess their knowledge of microservices architecture, serverless computing, and how they handle Glide API Shading Language (GLSLang) application deployments. Inquire about their experience in handling system failures and their approach to debugging and troubleshooting.

How would you optimize a shader program in GLSLang?

Optimizing a shader program in GLSLang can involve several techniques, such as minimizing texture lookups, avoiding complex mathematical operations, and reducing the number of instructions.

Describe the difference between a Compute Shader and a Fragment Shader in GLSLang.

A Compute Shader is used for tasks not directly related to drawing triangles and pixels, such as computations on buffers. A Fragment Shader, on the other hand, is used to compute the color of individual pixels when rendering an object.

What is the role of the main function in a GLSLang shader?

The main function in a GLSLang shader is the entry point of the shader. It's where the execution of the shader program begins.

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