Programming with an Audience

Processing

A programming language for visuals implemented in JavaScript (processing.js) which I began to explore in 2013 but sidelined.

In 2023, I'm reviewing my whole site, and may decide to revisit the topic. For the moment it's a back-burner thing.

Teaching Programming with an Audience

It looks like there is a great combination of simple, free tools that can work for real programming for students.

In this series of pages, we will explore some simple programming concepts using the following tools:

Firefox 3.x (modern browser)
Javascript (programming language built into modern browsers)
Processing.js (graphics toolkit for Javascript)
Kate (text editing program, but any will do.)

Installing these tools on your computer creates a working environment in which you can do anything from simple to complex programming.

Adding a Web server to the list creates a place for students to share their work, giving them an audience beyond the classroom teacher. Administrators, parents and potential employers can see what your students can do. The only thing an audience member needs is a modern browser like Firefox.

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