WebGLRenderingContext.useProgram()

The WebGLRenderingContext.useProgram() method of the WebGL API sets the specified WebGLProgram as part of the current rendering state.

Syntax

void gl.useProgram(program);

Parameters

program

A WebGLProgram to use.

Return value

None.

Examples

var program = gl.createProgram();

// Attach pre-existing shaders
gl.attachShader(program, vertexShader);
gl.attachShader(program, fragmentShader);

gl.linkProgram(program);
gl.useProgram(program);

Specifications

Specification
WebGL Specification (WebGL)
# 5.14.9

Browser compatibility

Desktop Mobile
Chrome Edge Firefox Internet Explorer Opera Safari WebView Android Chrome Android Firefox for Android Opera Android Safari on IOS Samsung Internet
useProgram
9
12
4
11
12
5.1
≤37
25
Yes
12
8
1.5

See also

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https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/WebGLRenderingContext/useProgram