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# [Demystifying Raycasting: Building 2D and 2.5D Ray cast Engines in C++](https://darleanews.hashnode.dev/demystifying-raycasting-building-2d-and-25d-ray-cast-engines-in-c?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Raycasting is a core technique used in computer graphics and game development. It's like casting a line into a scene to find out what it hits. A ray cast can answer questions like "What object is under the mouse cursor?" or "What's in the player's fi...

May 16, 2023 · 5 min read · darleanews.hashnode.dev  
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