Plastajs

Plastajs is a JavaScript library designed for creating and manipulating 3D objects. It aims to simplify the process of rendering and interacting with 3D scenes within web browsers. The library provides a set of tools and abstractions for defining geometries, applying materials, and setting up lighting and cameras. It is built on top of the WebGL API, which allows for hardware-accelerated 3D graphics rendering directly in the browser without the need for plugins.

Key features of Plastajs include a scene graph structure for organizing objects, various primitive geometric shapes, and support for common material types like Phong and Lambert. Users can define custom geometries by specifying vertices and faces. The library also handles camera perspectives and transformations, enabling users to control the viewpoint of the 3D scene. Lighting models are supported to simulate how light interacts with surfaces, adding realism to the rendered objects.

Plastajs can be used for a variety of applications, such as interactive product visualizations, simple games, educational simulations, and artistic 3D art. Its JavaScript-based nature makes it accessible to web developers who are already familiar with the language. While not as feature-rich as some larger, more established 3D libraries, Plastajs offers a more lightweight and potentially easier-to-learn alternative for certain 3D graphics tasks on the web.