Adding 3D to a React Website

Adding 3D to a React Website

React is a popular JavaScript library for building user interfaces, and it can be used to create rich and engaging experiences on the web. One way to enhance the user experience on a React website is to add 3D elements and animations. In this article, we will explore some of the options for implementing 3D in a React website, and we will provide some code examples to help you get started.

Using Three.js

Three.js is a popular library for creating 3D graphics on the web. It uses WebGL, which is a low-level API for rendering graphics on the web, and provides a high-level, easy-to-use API for creating 3D scenes, animations, and more.

To use Three.js in a React project, you can use the react-three-fiber library, which provides a React-friendly interface for working with Three.js.

Here is an example of a simple scene that uses react-three-fiber to render a 3D cube:

import { Canvas } from 'react-three-fiber';
import { OrbitControls } from 'three/examples/jsm/controls/OrbitControls';

function App() {
  return (
    <Canvas>
      <ambientLight />
      <pointLight position={[10, 10, 10]} />
      <mesh>
        <boxGeometry attach="geometry" args={[1, 1, 1]} />
        <meshBasicMaterial attach="material" color="pink" />
      </mesh>
      <OrbitControls />
    </Canvas>
  );
}

This code creates a Canvas component using react-three-fiber, and adds an ambient light and a point light to the scene. It then creates a mesh using a boxGeometry and a meshBasicMaterial, and adds the OrbitControls to allow the user to rotate and zoom the camera.

Using Spline Tool

Another option for implementing 3D in a React website is to use the Spline Tool library, which provides a set of React components for creating 3D paths and animations.