Mesh Processing
Mesh processing is a field of computer graphics and computational geometry focused on manipulating and analyzing polygonal meshes, which are collections of vertices, edges, and faces used to represent 3D surfaces. It involves algorithms for tasks like mesh simplification, smoothing, deformation, and repair to optimize or enhance 3D models. This is essential in applications such as computer-aided design (CAD), animation, and 3D printing.
Developers should learn mesh processing when working with 3D graphics, simulations, or visualization tools, as it enables efficient handling of complex models for real-time rendering or physical accuracy. Use cases include reducing polygon counts for game assets, preparing models for 3D printing by ensuring watertight meshes, or performing geometric analysis in scientific computing.