Hey everyone, today we're going to talk about how to load OBJ files into OpenGL to display 3D models in your graphics programming projects. OBJ files are widely used for storing 3D model data, and OpenGL is a powerful graphics library that allows you to create stunning visual effects. So, let's get started! First, you'll need a C++ library for loading the OBJ file data into your OpenGL program. There are several libraries available, such as Assimp, tinyobjloader, and more. Choose the one that best fits your needs and integrate it into your project. Once you have the library set up, you can start loading the OBJ file into your OpenGL program. The OBJ file contains information about the vertices, normals, textures, and faces of the 3D model. You'll need to parse this data and create the corresponding OpenGL objects, such as vertex buffer objects (VBOs) and vertex array objects (VAOs). These objects will store the 3D model data and allow you to render it on the screen. After loading the data into the OpenGL objects, don't forget to set up the shaders for rendering the 3D model. Create vertex and fragment shaders that define how the model will be displayed, and link them to your OpenGL program. Finally, you can render the 3D model on the screen using OpenGL's rendering functions. Set up the camera and projection transformations to position the model in the 3D space, and then call the rendering function to display it on the screen. And there you have it! You've successfully loaded an OBJ file into OpenGL and displayed a 3D model in your graphics programming project. Keep experimenting with different 3D models and shader effects to take your graphics programming skills to the next level. Thanks for watching, and happy coding!