Web development is no longer just HTML and CSS. 3D technology allows for creating immersive experiences without heavy plugins. A clear example: a furniture catalog where the user rotates and zooms in on a sofa in real-time using WebGL. This improves the purchase decision and reduces returns.
Key tools for integrating 3D into your website 🛠️
To get started, you need Three.js, a JavaScript library that handles 3D graphics in the browser. Combine it with Blender to model objects and export them in glTF format. If you're looking for something more visual, use Spline, which allows you to drag and drop 3D elements and export clean code. For complex animations, Babylon.js is another solid option. Everything runs with WebGPU or WebGL.
Spoiler: your boss will want a flying cow in 3D 🐄
Nothing like spending two weeks optimizing a 3D model so it loads in 0.3 seconds, only for your boss to ask you to add a cow with sunglasses spinning on the homepage. Because yes, 3D is cool, but then the client comes and says: what if the logo bounces too?. And you smile, while dreaming of going back to good old flexbox.