Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

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PhD Researcher (Computer Science) | Software Developer | Engineering Manager Destination for developers and advanced students seeking to understand the deep connections between computer science theory, mathematics, and practical software engineering. We explore the 'why' behind the code.

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Hacking Prince of Persia Directly in Notepad

Hacking Prince of Persia Directly in Notepad Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

697 views - 5 days ago

Ray Tracing from Scratch: No Libraries, Just Math

Ray Tracing from Scratch: No Libraries, Just Math Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

3.5K views - 1 week ago

3D Graphics from Scratch: No GPU, No OpenGL, Just Math

3D Graphics from Scratch: No GPU, No OpenGL, Just Math Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

4.1K views - 2 weeks ago

The Mistake Everyone Makes When Learning to Code

The Mistake Everyone Makes When Learning to Code Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

568 views - 3 weeks ago

How to Compile Doom on Windows with Visual Studio

How to Compile Doom on Windows with Visual Studio Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

1.2K views - 1 month ago

I Coded a Game Just to DEFEAT This Dog (C++ Game Dev Tutorial)

I Coded a Game Just to DEFEAT This Dog (C++ Game Dev Tutorial) Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

481 views - 1 month ago

Building TRON in C++: No Unity, No Unreal, Just Code

Building TRON in C++: No Unity, No Unreal, Just Code Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

1.3K views - 1 month ago

I Speedran Computer Science: Hacking, Math & The Matrix

I Speedran Computer Science: Hacking, Math & The Matrix Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

3.3K views - 1 month ago

Code the Matrix Rain in C++ (From Scratch)

Code the Matrix Rain in C++ (From Scratch) Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

805 views - 2 months ago

5 Beautiful Math Patterns Explained

5 Beautiful Math Patterns Explained Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

722 views - 2 months ago

Reverse Engineering: Why Hardcoded Passwords Fail (Binary Ninja Analysis)

Reverse Engineering: Why Hardcoded Passwords Fail (Binary Ninja Analysis) Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

449 views - 2 months ago

Stop Using the Wrong Random Distribution

Stop Using the Wrong Random Distribution Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

210 views - 2 months ago

How Does a 3D Game Render on a 2D Screen?

How Does a 3D Game Render on a 2D Screen? Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

384 views - 3 months ago

I Tried to Fit a 3-Year CS Degree Into 3 Minutes

I Tried to Fit a 3-Year CS Degree Into 3 Minutes Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

199 views - 3 months ago

How a 3-Byte Crack Broke Prince of Persia 2's Copy Protection

How a 3-Byte Crack Broke Prince of Persia 2's Copy Protection Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

2.4K views - 3 months ago

Let’s Build Commander Keen 4 in Godot!

Let’s Build Commander Keen 4 in Godot! Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

353 views - 3 months ago

Real Math vs. School Math: My Job at the Institute

Real Math vs. School Math: My Job at the Institute Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

336 views - 4 months ago

Build a Full-Stack App with Python & JavaScript in 6 MINUTES

Build a Full-Stack App with Python & JavaScript in 6 MINUTES Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

343 views - 4 months ago

9 Math Concepts That Are (Almost) Identical in C++ Code

9 Math Concepts That Are (Almost) Identical in C++ Code Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

356 views - 4 months ago

How to Fix Movement Animations in Game Dev

How to Fix Movement Animations in Game Dev Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

238 views - 5 months ago

I Built My Own C++ Game Engine (And You Can Use It)

I Built My Own C++ Game Engine (And You Can Use It) Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

1K views - 5 months ago

3 Puzzles Where Your Gut Feeling Fails (Math Tricks)

3 Puzzles Where Your Gut Feeling Fails (Math Tricks) Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

467 views - 5 months ago

All 3D Graphics Share One Simple Trick

All 3D Graphics Share One Simple Trick Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

198 views - 5 months ago

Turn Math Equations into Animations in Pixel Shader

Turn Math Equations into Animations in Pixel Shader Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

254 views - 6 months ago

Can You Crack This Password? (Advanced Reverse Engineering Tutorial)

Can You Crack This Password? (Advanced Reverse Engineering Tutorial) Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

1.1K views - 6 months ago

What Is a Pixel Shader? (And Why It's So Cool)

What Is a Pixel Shader? (And Why It's So Cool) Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

1.7K views - 6 months ago

Can You Crack This Program? (Beginner Reverse Engineering Tutorial)

Can You Crack This Program? (Beginner Reverse Engineering Tutorial) Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

16.2K views - 6 months ago

The Hidden Math That Runs Your Life

The Hidden Math That Runs Your Life Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

440 views - 7 months ago

Inside Computers: How They REALLY Work (Beginner Guide)

Inside Computers: How They REALLY Work (Beginner Guide) Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

330 views - 7 months ago

Bit Manipulation in C++ | Packed Colors & Flags Explained

Bit Manipulation in C++ | Packed Colors & Flags Explained Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

357 views - 7 months ago

OBJ to ASCII: Render 3D Models in Terminal With C++

OBJ to ASCII: Render 3D Models in Terminal With C++ Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

1.8K views - 8 months ago

C++ vs. Python: Rock Paper Scissors

C++ vs. Python: Rock Paper Scissors Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

951 views - 8 months ago

Math vs Code: 12 More Parallels Explained Through C++

Math vs Code: 12 More Parallels Explained Through C++ Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

2.2K views - 9 months ago

You are better at Math than you think (as a Programmer)

You are better at Math than you think (as a Programmer) Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

25.6K views - 9 months ago

I Built a 3D Cube Using ONLY Text in C++!

I Built a 3D Cube Using ONLY Text in C++! Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

1K views - 9 months ago

How Games Fake 3D Detail: Normal Maps Explained

How Games Fake 3D Detail: Normal Maps Explained Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

714 views - 10 months ago

Chess and Rubik's Cube Are More Complex Than the Universe

Chess and Rubik's Cube Are More Complex Than the Universe Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

744 views - 10 months ago

Let's Build a Text-Based Adventure Engine in Python

Let's Build a Text-Based Adventure Engine in Python Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

497 views - 10 months ago

The ONE Matrix That Controls All 3D Graphics

The ONE Matrix That Controls All 3D Graphics Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

1.6K views - 11 months ago

Let's Build a Basic 3D Scene – Lighting, Materials, Controls & Interactions

Let's Build a Basic 3D Scene – Lighting, Materials, Controls & Interactions Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

359 views - 11 months ago

Let's Build a Console Text-Mode Ray Tracer in C++

Let's Build a Console Text-Mode Ray Tracer in C++ Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

5.9K views - 11 months ago

Physically Based Rendering (PBR) Explained for Beginners

Physically Based Rendering (PBR) Explained for Beginners Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

912 views - 1 year ago

Gaming for Absolute Beginners: A Complete Starter Guide

Gaming for Absolute Beginners: A Complete Starter Guide Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

403 views - 1 year ago

How 3D Graphics Work Explained in 4 Minutes

How 3D Graphics Work Explained in 4 Minutes Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

626 views - 1 year ago

[FULL COURSE] Python Programming for Beginners with Gaming Concepts

[FULL COURSE] Python Programming for Beginners with Gaming Concepts Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

224 views - 1 year ago

Python #10 - Object-Oriented Programming | Game On: Learn Python from Scratch!

Python #10 - Object-Oriented Programming | Game On: Learn Python from Scratch! Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

330 views - 1 year ago

Is Ciri a Witcher? How to Analyze Books Like a Pro with NotebookLM

Is Ciri a Witcher? How to Analyze Books Like a Pro with NotebookLM Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

186 views - 1 year ago

Python #9 - File Handling | Game On: Learn Python from Scratch!

Python #9 - File Handling | Game On: Learn Python from Scratch! Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

76 views - 1 year ago

Python #8 - Functions | Game On: Learn Python from Scratch!

Python #8 - Functions | Game On: Learn Python from Scratch! Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

129 views - 1 year ago

Python #7 - Dictionaries and Sets | Game On: Learn Python from Scratch!

Python #7 - Dictionaries and Sets | Game On: Learn Python from Scratch! Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

178 views - 1 year ago

Python #6 - Lists and Tuples | Game On: Learn Python from Scratch!

Python #6 - Lists and Tuples | Game On: Learn Python from Scratch! Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

115 views - 1 year ago

Python #5 - Loops | Game On: Learn Python from Scratch!

Python #5 - Loops | Game On: Learn Python from Scratch! Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

169 views - 1 year ago

Python #1 - Print and User Input | Game On: Learn Python from Scratch!

Python #1 - Print and User Input | Game On: Learn Python from Scratch! Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

336 views - 1 year ago

Python #4 - Conditional Statements | Game On: Learn Python from Scratch!

Python #4 - Conditional Statements | Game On: Learn Python from Scratch! Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

304 views - 1 year ago

Python #3 - Operators | Game On: Learn Python from Scratch!

Python #3 - Operators | Game On: Learn Python from Scratch! Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

104 views - 1 year ago

Python #2 - Variables and Data Types | Game On: Learn Python from Scratch!

Python #2 - Variables and Data Types | Game On: Learn Python from Scratch! Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

241 views - 1 year ago

Parametric Line Equation Explained for Beginners | Math for Game Development

Parametric Line Equation Explained for Beginners | Math for Game Development Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

222 views - 1 year ago

Pong in Godot for Beginners | Programming Basic Concepts

Pong in Godot for Beginners | Programming Basic Concepts Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

540 views - 1 year ago

Space Invaders in Python for Beginners | Programming Basic Concepts

Space Invaders in Python for Beginners | Programming Basic Concepts Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

398 views - 1 year ago

Snake in C++ for Beginners | Programming Basic Concepts

Snake in C++ for Beginners | Programming Basic Concepts Dr. Pavel Vlašánek

337 views - 1 year ago