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WebGLRenderingContext.linkProgram

The WebGLRenderingContext.linkProgram() method of the WebGL API links a given WebGLProgram to the attached vertex and fragment shaders.

Syntax

void gl.linkProgram(program);

Parameters

program
A WebGLProgram to link.

Return value

None.

Examples

var program = gl.createProgram();

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

gl.linkProgram(program);

if ( !gl.getProgramParameter( program, gl.LINK_STATUS) ) {
  var info = gl.getProgramInfoLog(program);
  throw new Error('Could not compile WebGL program. \n\n' + info);
}

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
WebGL 1.0
The definition of 'linkProgram' in that specification.
Recommendation Initial definition.
OpenGL ES 2.0
The definition of 'glLinkProgram' in that specification.
Standard Man page of the OpenGL API.

Browser compatibility

Feature Chrome Edge Firefox Internet Explorer Opera Safari
Basic support 9 12 4 11 12 5.1
Feature Android webview Chrome for Android Edge mobile Firefox for Android IE mobile Opera Android iOS Safari
Basic support Yes 25 Yes Yes 11 12 8.1

See also

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