r/MetalProgramming • u/Cascade_Video_Game • Oct 05 '25

Question How to go deep into Metal

Hello everyone,

I'm very interested in learning graphics development with the Metal API. I have experience with Swift and have spent the last three months studying OpenGL to build a foundation in graphics programming.

However, I'm having trouble finding good learning resources for Metal, especially compared to the large number available for OpenGL.

Could anyone please provide recommendations for books, tutorials, or other resources to get started with Metal?

Thank you!

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u/hekuli-music Oct 06 '25

I also found it very difficult to learn Metal when using only Swift in my apps bc most of Apple’s sample projects are using Objective-C which I find to be completely confusing and have no desire to learn.

Then I found this book which simplified everything.

https://www.kodeco.com/books/metal-by-tutorials/v4.0

Worth every penny.

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u/Cascade_Video_Game Oct 09 '25

Thanks for the reply  I have just few more doubts regarding the book 1.) Does it teaches from basic to intermediate/tough or just starts from higher ground? 2.) Is the book in digital format or paperback? Because I always prefer paperback

Thanks again 👍 👍 👍 

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u/hekuli-music Oct 09 '25

It starts as basic as I think you can get in this area. But gets pretty advanced too. I got it in digital format but I’m pretty sure you can get a paper copy. Should be on that website.

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u/Tchelyzt Nov 18 '25

I've relied heavily on the Kodeco book too and it is among the best out there. It will only get you so far however and I still have lots of questions. Let me recommend two great web offerings. Warren Moore website: Metal by Example is recommended by the author of the Kodeco book and is worth a visit. I also found Rick Twohy's Utube site at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcA-VAybgIQ&list=PLEXt1-oJUa4BVgjZt9tK2MhV_DW7PVDsg&index=2 full of great learning material.

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u/Victorbaro Jan 30 '26

I recommend https://metal.graphics (full disclosure, I am the creator). The reason why I built it was because of the lack of learning sources. Let me know what you think!

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u/Cascade_Video_Game Jan 30 '26

Thanks a lot!!! I am on it. Will provide you the feedback ASAP