Web Augmented Reality: Build AR Experiences with WebXR and Three.js

Augmented reality is no longer locked behind native app store downloads. With modern web standards, you can deliver immersive 3D and AR experiences directly through a standard mobile web browser. This written course guides you through the process of creating interactive web-based AR applications. You will learn how to set up 3D scenes, position virtual objects in the real world, and allow users to interact with your creations using touch gestures on iOS and Android devices. What you'll learn: - Understand the core principles of augmented reality and the WebXR device API. - Create 3D scenes, lights, and cameras using the powerful Three.js library. - Load, position, and rotate 3D digital models within a real-world physical space. - Implement touch gestures and user interactivity to manipulate AR objects. - Apply modern JavaScript practices to structure and optimize your 3D code. - Test and debug your AR applications across desktop browsers and mobile devices. You will start with the fundamental terminology of 3D space and the WebXR standard before moving on to hands-on code examples. The text-based lessons walk you through building a starter scene, importing 3D assets, and configuring real-world tracking step-by-step. This course is designed for beginner developers and web designers who want to explore spatial computing. No prior experience with 3D math or AR development is required, though a basic familiarity with JavaScript is helpful. Start reading today and build your first browser-based augmented reality experience.