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# Creative Coding

**repo:** [terkelg/awesome-creative-coding](https://github.com/terkelg/awesome-creative-coding)  
**category:** [[miscellaneous|Miscellaneous]]
**related:** [[d3|D3]] · [[creative-technology|Creative Technology]] · [[pixel-art|Pixel Art]] · [[canvas|Canvas]]

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# Awesome Creative Coding [![Awesome](https://awesome.re/badge-flat.svg)](https://github.com/sindresorhus/awesome)

# [<img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/terkelg/awesome-creative-coding/master/cover.png">](https://github.com/terkelg/awesome-creative-coding)

> Carefully curated list of awesome [creative coding](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creative_coding) resources primarily for beginners/intermediates.

Creative coding is a different discipline than programming systems. The goal is to create something expressive instead of something functional. **Interaction design**, **information visualization** and **generative art** are all different types of creative coding – which has become a household term describing **artworks articulated as code**.

_Please read the [contribution guidelines](contributing.md) before contributing._

## Contents

- [Books](#books)
- [Online Books](#online-books)
- [Courses](#courses)
- [Tools](#tools)
  - [Frameworks • Libraries • Ecosystems](#[frameworks](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/frameworks)--libraries--ecosystems)
  - [Visual Programming Languages](#visual-programming-languages)
  - [Sound Programming Languages](#sound-programming-languages)
  - [Web Programming • Libraries](#web-programming--libraries)
  - [Projection Mapping • VJing](#projection-mapping--vjing)
  - [Online](#online)
  - [Hardware](#hardware)
  - [Other](#other)
- [Learning Resources](#[learning](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/learning)-resources)
  - [Videos](#videos)
  - [Talks](#talks)
  - [Articles](#articles)
    - [Shaders • [OpenGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/opengl) • WebGL](#shaders--opengl--webgl)
    - [Canvas](#canvas)
    - [Hardware](#hardware-1)
    - [Other](#other-1)
  - [Interactive](#interactive)
  - [Quick References • Cheat Sheets](#quick-references--cheat-sheets)
- [Communities](#communities)
  - [Subreddits](#subreddits)
  - [Slack](#slack)
  - [Other](#other-2)
- [Math](#math)
- [Machine [learning](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/learning) • [Computer Vision](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/computer-science/computer-vision) • AI](#machine-learning--computer-vision--ai)
- [Inspiration](#inspiration)
- [Events](#events)
- [Schools • Workshops](#schools--workshops)
- [Blogs • Websites](#blogs--websites)
- [Related](#related)

## Books

- [Generative Art: A Practical Guide](https://www.manning.com/books/generative-art) - Practical guide using Processing.
- [Generative Design](http://www.generative-gestaltung.de/) - Visualize, Program, and Create with Processing.
- [The Nature of Code](https://natureofcode.com/) - Simulating natural systems with Processing.
- [Programming Design Systems](https://programmingdesignsystems.com/) - Practical introduction to the new foundations of graphic design.
- [Learning Modern 3D Graphics Programming](https://paroj.[github](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/development-environment/github).io/gltut/) - Series of [tutorials](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/computer-science/tutorials) on using [OpenGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/opengl) to do graphical rendering.
- [Programming Interactivity](https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/programming-interactivity/9780596800598/) - Designer's Guide to Processing, Arduino, and openFrameworks.
- [openFrameworks Essentials](https://www.packtpub.com/en-us/product/openframeworks-essentials-9781784396145) - openFrameworks beginner Guide for programmer, visual artist, or designer.
- [Mastering openFrameworks: Creative Coding Demystified](https://www.packtpub.com/en-us/product/mastering-openframeworks-creative-coding-demystified-9781849518048) - Advanced in depth guide to openFrameworks.
- [Algorithms for Visual Design Using the Processing Language](https://www.amazon.com/Algorithms-Visual-Design-Processing-Language/dp/0470375485) - Experiment with design problems to create 3D animations, GUIs, and more.
- [Foundation [HTML5](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/html5) Animation with JavaScript](https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-1-4302-3666-5) - Everything you need to know to create animation using the [HTML5](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/html5) [canvas](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/canvas).
- [Playing with chaos](https://www.playingwithchaos.net/) - Programming Fractals and Strange Attractors in [JavaScript](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/javascript).
- [Ray Tracing in One Weekend](https://www.amazon.com/Ray-Tracing-Weekend-Minibooks-Book-ebook/dp/B01B5AODD8/) - Mini book about Ray Tracing.
- [Processing 2: Creative Programming Cookbook](https://www.packtpub.com/hardware-and-creative/processing-2-creative-programming-cookbook) - Guides you to explore the Processing environment using practical and useful recipes.
- [Data-driven Graphic Design](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1472578309/) - Creative Coding for Visual Communication.
- [Real-Time Rendering](https://www.amazon.com/Real-Time-Rendering-Third-Tomas-Akenine-Moller/dp/1568814240) - Learn how to use modern techniques to generate synthetic three-dimensional images in a fraction of a second.
- [Graphics Shaders: Theory and Practice](https://www.amazon.com/Graphics-Shaders-Theory-Practice-Second/dp/1568814348/) - Introduction to shader programming in general, but focusing on the GLSL shading language.
- [Anton's [OpenGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/opengl) 4 Tutorials](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LAMQYF2/) - Practical guide to starting 3d programming with [OpenGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/opengl).
- [Physics for [JavaScript](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/javascript) Games, Animation, and Simulations](https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-1-4302-6338-8) - Teaches [JavaScript](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/javascript) programmers how to incorporate real physics into their [HTML5](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/html5) games, animations, and simulations.
- [Math for Programmers](https://www.manning.com/books/math-for-programmers) - Book teaches you to solve mathematical problems in code.
- [Synthèse d'images avec [OpenGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/opengl) (ES)](https://www.d-booker.fr/opengl/78-synthese-d-images.html) - Book in french, which covers OpenGL, OpenGL ES and [WebGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/webgl).
- [Hands-On [Music](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/media/music) Generation with Magenta](https://alexandredubreuil.com/publications/2020-01-31-music-generation-with-magenta-deep-[learning](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/learning)-in-music-generation/) - Explore the role of [deep learning](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/computer-science/deep-learning) in [music](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/media/music) generation and assisted music composition.

## Online Books

- [The Book of Shaders](https://thebookofshaders.com/) - Step-by-step guide through the abstract and complex universe of fragment shaders.
- [WebGL Fundamentals](https://webglfundamentals.org/) - [WebGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/webgl) from the ground up. No magic.
- [WebGL 2 Fundamentals](https://webgl2fundamentals.org/) - WebGL2 from the ground up. No magic.
- [Learn OpenGL](https://learnopengl.com/) - Extensive tutorial resource for [learning](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/learning) Modern [OpenGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/opengl).
- [Scratchapixel 2.0](https://www.scratchapixel.com/) - Learn Computer Graphics From Scratch.
- [ofBook](https://openframeworks.cc/ofBook/chapters/foreword.html) - Community-written book/guide on openFrameworks.
- [OGLdev](https://ogldev.org/) - Collection of modern [OpenGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/opengl) [tutorials](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/computer-science/tutorials) by Etay Meiri.
- [OpenGL Tutorial](https://www.[opengl](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/opengl)-tutorial.org/) - Site dedicated to [tutorials](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/computer-science/tutorials) for OpenGL 3.3 and later.
- [Open.gl](https://open.gl/) - Guide that teach you the basics of using [OpenGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/opengl).
- [Pixel Shaders](http://pixelshaders.com/) - Interactive Introduction to Graphics Programming.
- [OpenGLBook](https://openglbook.com/) - Free [OpenGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/opengl) programming tutorial in online book format.
- [Graphics Programming Projects](https://graphicscodex.com/projects/projects/index.html) - Book about 3D computational graphics by Morgan McGuire.
- [On Generative Algorithms](https://inconvergent.net/generative/) - Notes about generating various organic patterns, with examples and [Python](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/python) code, by Anders Hoff.
- [Computer Graphics from Scratch](https://www.gabrielgambetta.com/computer-graphics-from-scratch/00-introduction.html) - A raytracing and rasterization textbook that teaches you how [OpenGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/opengl) and DirectX works.
- [A Primer on Bézier Curves](https://pomax.[github](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/development-environment/github).io/bezierinfo/) - A free book for when you really need to know how to do Bézier things.
- [3D Game Shaders For Beginners](https://lettier.[github](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/development-environment/github).io/3d-game-shaders-for-beginners) - Step-by-step guide to real-time shading techniques.
- [XEM [WebGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/webgl) Guide](https://xem.[github](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/development-environment/github).io/articles/webgl-guide.html) - Step-by-step guide to [WebGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/webgl).
- [Creative Coding Notebooks](https://diegoinacio.[github](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/development-environment/github).io/creative-coding-notebooks-page/) - An authorial set of fundamental [Python](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/python) recipes on Creative Coding and Computer Art, by Diego Inácio.
- [WebGL Academy](https://www.webglacademy.com/) - Learn [WebGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/webgl) and 3D algorithmic in a progressive and interactive way.

## Courses

- [Create 3D Graphics in JS Using WebGL](https://egghead.io/courses/create-3d-graphics-in-[javascript](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/javascript)-using-webgl) - Get started creating content with [WebGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/webgl) without any [frameworks](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/frameworks).
- [Learn [HTML5](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/html5) Graphics and Animation](https://egghead.io/courses/learn-html5-graphics-and-animation) - Introduction to the [canvas](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/canvas) 2D drawing API.
- [Interactive 3D Graphics](https://classroom.udacity.com/courses/cs291) - Udacity course that teach you the principles of 3D computer graphics.
- [Interactive Computer Graphics](https://www.coursera.org/learn/interactive-computer-graphics) - Computer graphics course from Coursera.
- [Kadenze Creative Coding](https://try.kadenze.com/creative-coder/) - Selection of Kadenze courses covering p5.js, [TensorFlow](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/computer-science/tensorflow), Max/Jitter, and ChucK.
- [Creative Programming for Digital Media & Mobile Apps](https://www.coursera.org/learn/digitalmedia) - Coursera course on creative coding with processing.
- [Imaginary Institute](https://imaginary-institute.com/) - Learn how to create gorgeous interactive graphics.
- [Future Learn: Creative Coding](https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/creative-coding) - Use computer programming as a creative discipline to generate sounds, images, animations and more.
- [Intro to JS: Drawing & Animation](https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/computer-programming/programming) - Use [JavaScript](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/javascript) and the ProcessingJS library to create drawings and animations.
- [Advanced JS: Natural Simulations](https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/computer-programming/programming-natural-simulations) - Combine JS, ProcessingJS, and mathematical concepts to simulate nature in your programs
- [Interactive [Data Visualization](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/data-visualization) with Processing](https://www.lynda.com/Processing-tutorials/Interactive-Data-Visualization-Processing/97578-2.html) - Learn how to read, map, and illustrate data with Processing.
- [Programming Data Visualizations: A Coding Toolkit for Processing](https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Programming-Data-Visualizations-A-Coding-Toolkit-for-Processing/1782124914) - Join information designer Nicholas Felton in the world of Processing.
- [Introduction to Data Visualization](https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Introduction-to-Data-Visualization-From-Data-to-Design/1435958330) - Join Nicholas Felton for a smart, comprehensive, and inspiring intro to [data visualization](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/data-visualization).
- [Programming Graphics I](https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/programming-graphics-i-introduction-to-generative-art/782118657), [2](https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/programming-graphics-ii-generative-art-animation/388564917), [3](https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/programming-graphics-iii-painting-with-sound/738981508) - Learn generative art and Processing with art with Joshua Davis.
- [Creative Coding with [Canvas](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/canvas) & WebGL](https://frontendmasters.com/courses/canvas-webgl/) - Workshop by Matt DesLauriers that teaches you about generative art, interactive animations, 3D graphics, and shaders.
- [Advanced Creative Coding with [WebGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/webgl) & Shaders](https://frontendmasters.com/courses/webgl-shaders/) - Workshop by Matt DesLauriers that go deeper into graphics programming, [math](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/theory/math) and shaders.
- [Three.js Journey](https://threejs-journey.com/) - This course by Bruno Simon will teach you the secrets to create the coolest [WebGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/webgl) websites with Three.js whether you are a beginner or an advanced developer.
- [3D Computer Graphics Programming](https://pikuma.com/courses/learn-3d-computer-graphics-programming) - Learn all the theory and the [math](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/theory/math) behind 3D graphics while creating a software renderer from scratch using the C programming language

## Tools

### Frameworks • Libraries • Ecosystems

- [Processing](https://processing.org) [Cross-platform] - Computer programming language and IDE for visual arts.
- [py5](https://py5coding.org) [Cross-platform] - A library that integrates Processing into the [Python](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/python) 3 ecosystem.
- [Cinder](https://libcinder.org/) [Cross-platform] - Open source library for professional-quality creative coding in C++.
- [openFrameworks](https://openframeworks.cc/) [Cross-platform] - Open source C++ toolkit for creative coding.
- [NAP](https://nap-framework.tech/) [Cross-platform] - Open source data-driven real-time control & visualization platform suited for professional installations in C++, incl. [Vulkan](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/vulkan) renderer.
- [C4](https://www.c4ios.com) [iOS] - Open-source creative coding framework for iOS.
- [Unity](https://unity3d.com/) [Mac, Win] - Game engine, but useful for creative coding and installations.
- [Godot](https://godotengine.org) [Cross-platform] - Open source game engine, that can also be used for all sorts of things.
- [PlayCanvas](https://playcanvas.com/) [Cross-platform] - Open source, realtime collaborative [WebGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/webgl) engine.
- [hg_sdf](https://mercury.sexy/hg_sdf/) [Cross-platform] - GLSL library for building signed distance functions.
- [nannou](https://nannou.cc/) [Cross-platform] - Open-source creative coding framework for the [Rust](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/rust) language.
- [thi.ng](https://thi.ng/) [Cross-platform] - Open source collection of computational design tools for [JavaScript](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/javascript), TypeScript, [Clojure](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/clojure) and [ClojureScript](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/clojurescript) languages.
- [PixelKit](https://github.com/heestand-xyz/PixelKit) [iOS, Mac] - Open source, live graphics, [Swift](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/swift) framework, powered by Metal.
- [OPENRNDR](https://openrndr.org/) [Cross-platform] - Open source library for creative coding written in [Kotlin](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/kotlin).
- [Phaser](https://phaser.io/) [Cross-platform] - [HTML5](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/html5) framework for building games, uses both a [Canvas](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/canvas) and [WebGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/webgl) renderer.
- [Canvas-sketch](https://github.com/mattdesl/canvas-sketch) [Cross-platform] - [HTML5](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/html5) framework for making generative artwork in [JavaScript](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/javascript) and the browser.
- [AsyncGraphics](https://github.com/heestand-xyz/AsyncGraphics) [iOS, macOS] - Open source, live graphics, async / await, [Swift](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/swift) package, powered by Metal.
- [Lygia](https://github.com/patriciogonzalezvivo/lygia) [Cross-platform] - Granular and multi-language (GLSL, HLSL, WGSL, MSL and CUDA) shader library designed for performance and flexibility.
- [Fragment.tools](https://github.com/raphaelameaume/fragment) [Cross-platform] - A web development environment for creative coding.

### Visual Programming Languages

- [vvvv](https://visualprogramming.net/) [Win] - Hybrid visual/textual live-programming environment for easy prototyping and development.
- [NodeBox](https://www.nodebox.net/node/) [Mac, Win] - [Cross-platform](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/platforms/cross-platform), node-based GUI for efficient data visualizations and generative design.
- [TouchDesigner](https://www.derivative.ca/) [Mac, Win] - Visual development platform to create realtime projects.
- [Quartz Composer](https://developer.apple.com/library/content/documentation/GraphicsImaging/Conceptual/QuartzComposerUserGuide/qc_intro/qc_intro.html) [Mac] - Development tool for processing and rendering graphical data.
- [Vuo](https://vuo.org/) [Mac] - Live interactive-media programming environment.
- [Max](https://cycling74.com/products/max/) [Mac, Win] - Visual programming language for media.
- [Pure Data](https://puredata.info/) [Cross-platform] - Open source visual programming language for multimedia.
- [ossia score](https://ossia.io) [Cross-platform] - Interactive, intermedia audio-visual sequencer.
- [tooll](https://tooll.io/) [Win] - Open source tool for creating interactive 3d content and animations.
- [XOD](https://xod.io/) [Cross-platform] - Open source visual programming language and environment for microcontroller-based projects.
- [Isadora](https://troikatronix.com) [Cross-platform] - Scene based media control software with integrated projection mapper.
- [cables](https://cables.gl) [Cross-platform/Web] - Your model kit for creating beautiful interactive content. Currently in private beta, invites can be requested.
- [eternal](https://github.com/kousun12/eternal) [Web] - Programs as graphs and graphs as compositional tools for creation
- [Notch Builder](https://www.notch.one) [Win] - Node-based authoring tool with a strong focus on real-time graphics. Currently in beta.
- [JOY.JS](https://ncase.me/joy/) - Realtime visual coding tool, easy to understand and aimed at beginners.
- [Circles](https://circles.software) [iPhone, iPad, Mac] - Live graphics node editor, powered by AsyncGraphics.
- [TIC-80](https://tic80.com/) - Make [pixel art](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/media/pixel-art) style games and art on a 240\*136 pixel screen.

### Sound Programming Languages

- [SuperCollider](https://supercollider.[github](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/development-environment/github).io/) [Multi-platform] - Platform for audio synthesis and algorithmic composition.
- [ChucK](https://chuck.cs.princeton.edu/) - Strongly-timed, concurrent, and on-the-fly [music](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/media/music) programming language.
- [TidalCycles](https://tidalcycles.org/) - Domain specific language for live coding of pattern.
- [Sonic Pi](https://sonic-pi.net/) - The live coding [music](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/media/music) synth for everyone.
- [Csound](https://csound.com/) - A sound and [music](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/media/music) computing system.
- [Orca](https://100r.co/site/orca.html) - Live coding environment to quickly create procedural sequencers.
- [handel](https://handel-pl.[github](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/development-environment/github).io/) - A small procedural programming language for writing songs in browser.
- [Overtone](https://overtone.[github](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/development-environment/github).io/) - An open source audio environment designed to explore new musical ideas from synthesis and instrument building to live-coding.
- [Melrōse](https://melrōse.org/) - A MIDI producing environment for creating (live) [music](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/media/music).
- [Glicol](https://glicol.org) - Graph-oriented live coding language and music/audio DSP library written in [Rust](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/rust).

### Web Programming • Libraries

- [three.js](https://github.com/mrdoob/three.js/) - [JavaScript](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/javascript) 3D library.
- [regl](https://github.com/regl-project/regl) - Functional [WebGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/webgl).
- [Stackgl](https://stack.gl/) - Open software ecosystem for [WebGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/webgl), built on top of [browserify](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/browserify) and npm.
- [Paper.js](http://paperjs.org/) - The swiss army knife of vector graphics scripting.
- [Pixi.js](https://www.pixijs.com/) - HTML 5 2D rendering engine that uses [webGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/webgl) with [canvas](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/canvas) fallback.
- [p5.js](https://p5js.org/) - [JavaScript](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/javascript) library that starts with the original goal of Processing.
- [Pts.js](https://ptsjs.org/) - [JavaScript](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/javascript) library for visualization and creative-coding.
- [Fabric.js](https://fabricjs.com/) - [JavaScript](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/javascript) [canvas](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/canvas) library, SVG-to-[canvas](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/canvas) parser.
- [Maker.js](https://maker.js.org) - Parametric line drawing for SVG, CNC & laser cutters.
- [OpenJSCAD](https://openjscad.org) - Programmatic 3D modeling in [JavaScript](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/javascript).
- [Sketch.js](https://soulwire.[github](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/development-environment/github).io/sketch.js/) - Minimal [JavaScript](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/javascript) creative coding framework.
- [Two.js](https://two.js.org/) - Two-dimensional drawing api geared towards modern web browsers.
- [lightgl.js](https://github.com/evanw/lightgl.js) - A lightweight [WebGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/webgl) library.
- [picogl.js](https://github.com/tsherif/picogl.js) - A minimal [WebGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/webgl) 2 rendering library.
- [Alfrid](https://github.com/yiwenl/Alfrid) - A [WebGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/webgl) tool set.
- [Babylon.js](https://github.com/BabylonJS/Babylon.js) - complete [JavaScript](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/javascript) framework for building 3D games with HTML 5 and [WebGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/webgl).
- [twgl](https://github.com/greggman/twgl.js) - A tiny [WebGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/webgl) helper library.
- [luma.gl](https://github.com/uber/luma.gl) - WebGL2 Components for [Data Visualization](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/data-visualization).
- [css-doodle](https://css-doodle.com/) - A web component for drawing patterns with CSS.
- [OGL.js](https://github.com/oframe/ogl) - [JavaScript](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/javascript) 3D library (WebGL).
- [Zdog](https://zzz.dog/) - A pseudo-3D engine for [canvas](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/canvas) & SVG.
- [Oimo.js](https://github.com/lo-th/Oimo.js/) - Lightweight 3d physics engine for [javascript](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/javascript)
- [Ammo.js](https://github.com/kripken/ammo.js/) - Direct port of the Bullet physics engine to [JavaScript](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/javascript) using Emscripten.
- [Theatre.js](https://github.com/theatre-js/theatre) - Motion design library with visual tools

### Projection Mapping • VJing

- [MadMapper](https://www.madmapper.com/) [Mac] - Video mapping projections and Light mapping.
- [VDMX](https://vidvox.net/) [Mac] - Realtime multimedia performance application.
- [Modul8](https://www.modul8.ch/) [Mac] - Real time video mixing and compositing.
- [Resolume](https://resolume.com/) [Mac, Win] - Mixing of digital video and effects in a realtime.
- [VirtualMapper](https://github.com/baku89/VirtualMapper) - Realtime preview tool for projection mapping.
- [Millumin](https://www.millumin.com/v3/index.php) [Mac] - A software to create and perform interactive [audiovisual](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/media/audiovisual) shows.
- [Smode](https://smode.fr/) [Win] - A real-time 2D/3D creation, compositing and video-mapping engine.
- [Veejay](https://veejayhq.net/) [Linux] - A live performance tool featuring simple non-linear editing and mixing from multiple sources (files, devices, streams...)

### Online

- [Shadertoy](https://www.shadertoy.com/) - Build and share shaders with the world and get inspired.
- [Shader Park](https://shaderpark.com/) - A [JavaScript](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/javascript) library for creating interactive procedural 2D and 3D shaders.
- [GLSL Sandbox](https://glslsandbox.com/) - Online shader editor and gallery.
- [Shdr Editor](https://shdr.bkcore.com/) - Online shader editor.
- [CodePen](https://codepen.io/) - Show case of advanced techniques with editable source code.
- [Shadershop](http://www.cdglabs.org/Shadershop/) - Interface for programming GPU shaders.
- [Vertexshaderart](https://www.vertexshaderart.com/) - Online shader editor and gallery.
- [Cyos](https://cyos.babylonjs.com/) - Online shader editor.
- [GlslEditor](https://editor.thebookofshaders.com/) - Simple [WebGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/webgl) Fragment Shader Editor.
- [OpenProcessing](https://www.openprocessing.org/) - Algorithmic Designs Created with Processing, p5js and processingjs.
- [P5.js Editor](https://editor.p5js.org/) - Online web editor for P5.js.
- [LiveCodeLab](https://livecodelab.net) - Run-as-you-type tool for VJs, musicians, teachers, students, kids.
- [Turtletoy](https://turtletoy.net/) - Minimalistic API and online showcase for generative code. (JavaScript)
- [ShaderGif](https://shadergif.com/) - Open source home for art made with code (WebGL1/2, [JavaScript](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/javascript) [Canvas](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/canvas) & P5.js).
- [P5LIVE](https://teddavis.org/p5live/) - p5.js live-coding environment.
- [NEORT](https://neort.io/popular) - Digital art platform for creative coders (Fragment Shader, [JavaScript](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/javascript) Canvas).
- [Shelly](https://shelly.dev/) - Learn programming by issuing instructions to a turtle.
- [tixy.land](https://tixy.land/) - The most minimalist creative coding environment is alive.
- [BBC Micro bot](https://www.bbcmicrobot.com/) - Run your tweet on an 8-bit computer emulator.
- [Hydra](https://hydra.ojack.xyz/) - Live code-able video synth and coding environment.

### Hardware

- [Arduino](https://www.arduino.cc/) - Open source microcontroller kits for building digital devices and interactive objects.
- [Raspberry Pi](https://www.raspberrypi.org/) - Small single-board computers.
- [Puck.js](https://www.puck-js.com/) - Open source [JavaScript](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/javascript) microcontroller you can program wirelessly.
- [BeagleBoard](http://beagleboard.org/) - Low-power open source single-board computers.
- [Makey Makey](http://www.makeymakey.com/) - Turn everyday objects into touchpads and combine them with the internet.
- [Leap Motion](https://www.leapmotion.com/) - Sensor device that supports hand and finger motions as input.
- [AxiDraw](https://www.axidraw.com/) - Simple, modern, and precise pen plotter.
- [Phidgets](https://www.phidgets.com) - Sensors, input devices and controllers for computers.
- [Teensy](https://www.pjrc.com/teensy/) - USB-based microcontroller development system.
- [Lightform](https://lightform.com/) - AR projection mapping with built-in depth sensor.

### Other

- [Structure Synth](http://structuresynth.sourceforge.net/) [Cross-platform] - Application for generating 3D structures by specifying a design grammar.
- [Fragment](https://github.com/rezaali/fragment) [Mac]- App to live code GLSL graphics.
- [ShaderTool](http://store.steampowered.com/app/314720/) [Win] - Modern shader IDE for programmers and FX artists.
- [Syphon](http://syphon.v002.info/) [Mac] - Allows applications to share frames with one another in realtime.
- [KodeLife](https://hexler.net/software/kodelife) - Real-time GPU shader editor, live-code performance tool and graphics prototyping sketchpad.
- [ISF](https://www.interactiveshaderformat.com/) - GLSL shaders for use in interactive applications.
- [glslViewer](http://patriciogonzalezvivo.com/2015/glslViewer/) - Live-coding console tool that renders GLSL Shaders.
- [shoebot](https://shoebot.[github](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/development-environment/github).io/) [Cross-platform] - Shoebot is a creative coding environment designed for making vector graphics and animations with [Python](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/python).
- [DrawBot](http://www.drawbot.com/) [Mac] - [Education](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/back-end-development/education) oriented 2d graphics programming environment based on [Python](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/python).
- [Klak](https://github.com/keijiro/Klak) - A collection of scripts for creative coding with [Unity](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/gaming/unity).
- [basil.js](https://basiljs.ch/) - Scripting (JS) in InDesign for designers and artists in the spirit of Processing.
- [Konstrukt](https://github.com/MarcelMue/konstrukt) [Cross-platform] - A commandline tool to generate different scalable patterns as SVGs.

## Learning Resources

### Videos

- [The Coding Train](https://www.youtube.com/user/shiffman) - Daniel Shiffman makes videos about creative coding.
- [MFGD - Fragment Shaders](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3Zl3wyJwWMpFSRpeMmSBGDShbkiV1Cq) - YouTube playlist about fragment shaders.
- [Shaders Laboratory](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDk9-aPr8zQzwi4ylnuoJ6w) - YouTube channel about shaders.
- [Makin' Stuff Look Good](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEklP9iLcpExB8vp_fWQseg) - YouTube channel about shaders case studies.
- [openFrameworks Tutorial Series](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwt2NAd1ZYY&list=PL4neAtv21WOlqpDzGqbGM_WN2hc5ZaVv7) - YouTube series to [learning](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/learning) openFrameworks
- [openFrameworks tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKSTo_0pB28&index=51&list=PL4neAtv21WOmrV8z9rSzL20QpdLU1zJLr) - YouTube playlist about openFrameworks - not updated [2015].
- [Shader Tutorial Series](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIvNePu7UEE&list=PL4neAtv21WOmIrTrkNO3xCyrxg4LKkrF7) - YouTube playlist about Shaders, using [Visual Studio Code](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/editors/visual-studio-code).
- [Kha Tutorial Series](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Uxht76ODtQ&list=PL4neAtv21WOmmR5mKb7TQvEQHpMh1h0po) - YouTube playlist about the Kha framework, built in Haxe.
- [Fun with [WebGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/webgl) 2.0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtFujAtKM5I&list=PLMinhigDWz6emRKVkVIEAaePW7vtIkaIF) - YouTube playlist about WebGL 2.0.
- [Modern [OpenGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/opengl) 3.0+ Tutorials](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRtjMdoYXLf6zUMDJVRZYV-6g6n62vet8) - YouTube playlist about modern OpenGL.
- [Vertexshaderart](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6IqL5vkMJpqBG_bFDjsaxw) - YouTube playlist about vertex shaders.
- [Diving in Three.js](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL08jItIqOb2qyMOhtEUoLh100KpccQiRf) - YouTube playlist diving into three.js.
- [Shadertoy Tutorials](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5HAYVHsasc&list=PLGmrMu-IwbguU_nY2egTFmlg691DN7uE5) - YouTube playlist teaching you how to make shaders, starting with zero knowledge using shadertoy.
- [WebGL Lighting](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxaZqnd-OQM7Y0lfe7h2cjlQAm5O9_6UL) - Introduction to [WebGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/webgl) lighting with Greg Tatum.

### Talks

- [Inigo Quilez Live](https://iquilezles.org/live/) - Collection of live coding videos by Íñigo Quílez.
- [There is also canvas](https://slideslive.com/38898318/there-is-also-canvas) - Bruno Imbrizi go through the use of [canvas](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/canvas) for creative coding at WebExpo 2016. Interactive slides [here](https://brunoimbrizi.[github](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/development-environment/github).io/webexpo-2016/dist/).
- [OpenGL 3D Game Tutorials](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRIWtICgwaX0u7Rf9zkZhLoLuZVfUksDP) - Beginners tutorial series about creating 3D games OpenG.
- [How We Do This Shit](http://how-we-do-this-shit.com/) - Talk on how tech-based artists do this financially.
- [Making [WebGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/webgl) Dance](http://acko.net/files/fullfrontal/fullfrontal/webglmath/online.html) - How I Learnt to Stop Worrying and Love Linear Algebra.
- [The Pixel Factory](http://acko.net/files/gltalks/pixelfactory/online.html) - Talk about [WebGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/webgl), GPUs and [Math](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/theory/math) by Steven Wittens.
- [Poetic Computation](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmztlO9_Wvo&t=387s) - Inspiring talk by Zach Lieberman.
- [Generative Machines](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Uo6zFwSO78) - FITC talk by Matt DesLauriers about his passion for generative art.

### Articles • Tutorials

#### Shaders • OpenGL • WebGL

- [Introduction to shaders](https://aerotwist.com/tutorials/an-introduction-to-shaders-part-1/) - Part 1 of an introduction to shaders using threejs.
- [Three.js 101](https://medium.com/@necsoft/three-js-101-hello-world-part-1-443207b1ebe1) - Introduction to three.js from a creative coder perspective.
- [lwjgl: Shaders](https://github.com/mattdesl/lwjgl-basics/wiki/Shaders) - Shader tutorial in the context of lwjgl-basics.
- [Shaders: A primer](https://notes.underscorediscovery.com/shaders-a-primer/) - A primer on shaders.
- [Shaders: Second stage](https://notes.underscorediscovery.com/shaders-second-stage/) - The second part to the previous.
- [WebGL Lessons — Fragment Shaders](https://github.com/Jam3/jam3-lesson-[webgl](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/webgl)-shader-intro) - A brief introduction to fragment shaders.
- [WebGL Lessons — ThreeJS Shaders](https://github.com/Jam3/jam3-lesson-[webgl](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/webgl)-shader-threejs) - Using custom vertex and fragment shaders in ThreeJS.
- [ThreeJS post-process example](https://github.com/Jam3/threejs-post-process-example) - example of post-processing effects in ThreeJS.
- [Ray Marching and Signed Distance Functions](https://www.scratchapixel.com/lessons/3d-basic-rendering/introduction-to-ray-tracing/how-does-it-work.html) - Introduction to ray tracing.
- [Introduction to Ray Tracing](http://jamie-wong.com/2016/07/15/ray-marching-signed-distance-functions/) - A simple method for creating 3D images.
- [GLSL lighting walkthrough](https://github.com/stackgl/glsl-lighting-walkthrough) - Phong shading tutorial with glslify.
- [Three glslify example](https://github.com/mattdesl/three-glslify-example) - Example on how to use three.js with glslify.
- [WebGL Beyond Dom](https://github.com/gregtatum/talk-[webgl](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/webgl)-beyond-dom) - Greg Tatum explains the basics of WebGL using Regl.
- [FBO particles](http://barradeau.com/blog/?p=621) - Article about FBO/GPGPU particles by @nicoptere.
- [Ray marching (with THREE.js)](http://barradeau.com/blog/?p=575) - Article about ray marching with three.js by @nicoptere.
- [Custom shaders with Three.JS](https://csantosbh.wordpress.com/2014/01/09/custom-shaders-with-three-js-uniforms-textures-and-lighting/) - Introduction to custom shaders, uniforms, textures and lighting in three.js.
- [An intro to modern OpenGL](http://duriansoftware.com/joe/An-intro-to-modern-[OpenGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/opengl).-Chapter-1:-The-Graphics-Pipeline.html) - First part of an introduction to modern OpenGL.
- [Modern [OpenGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/opengl) Series](https://github.com/tomdalling/opengl-series) - Good introduction to some of the OpenGL terms.
- [Smooth minimum](https://iquilezles.org/www/articles/smin/smin.htm) - Article about the smooth based primitive union.
- [Modeling with distance functions](https://iquilezles.org/www/articles/distfunctions/distfunctions.htm) - Collection of distance functions in one centralized place.
- [Volumetric rendering](http://www.alanzucconi.com/2016/07/01/volumetric-rendering/) - Explains how to create complex 3D shapes inside volumetric shaders.
- [Real-time Rendering](https://www.realtimerendering.com/) - Book, blog and collection of resources regarding real-time rendering.
- [OpenGL 4 Shaders](https://antongerdelan.net/opengl/shaders.html) - Short and sweet introduction to [OpenGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/opengl) shaders by Anton Gerdelan.
- [On ray casting, ray tracing, ray marching and the like](http://www.hugi.scene.org/online/hugi37/hugi%2037%20-%20coding%20adok%20on%20ray%20casting,%20ray%20tracing,%20ray%20marching%20and%20the%20like.htm) - The title says it all. Introduction by Adok.
- [Writing a small software renderer](http://blog.simonrodriguez.fr/articles/18-02-2017_writing_a_small_software_renderer.html) - Really good introduction to how basic software rendering works.
- [WebGL Tutorials](https://www.webgltutorials.org/) - Website with a really good collection of [WebGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/webgl) [tutorials](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/computer-science/tutorials).
- [Generating Geometry: 1](https://codepen.io/mcdorli/post/generating-geometry-part-1-basics), [2](https://codepen.io/mcdorli/post/generating-geometry-part-2-going-3d), [3](https://codepen.io/mcdorli/post/generating-geometry-part-3-getting-spherical) - Beginner introduction on how to create geometry object.
- [Into Vertex Shaders](https://medium.com/@Zadvorsky/into-vertex-shaders-594e6d8cd804) - Series of [tutorials](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/computer-science/tutorials) about [WebGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/webgl), Three.js, and Three.bas.
- [The Spaces of WebGL](https://medium.com/@Zadvorsky/into-vertex-shaders-part-1-the-spaces-of-[webgl](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/webgl)-c70ded527841) - Brief overview over the different coordinate systems throughout the 3D graphics pipeline.
- [WebGL Workshop](https://webglworkshop.com/) - Short and sweet online introduction to [WebGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/webgl).
- [THREE.js & instanced geometry](http://barradeau.com/blog/?p=1109) - Fluffy predator with three.js and instanced geometry.
- [Particle Effects via Billboards](http://www.chinedufn.com/webgl-particle-effect-billboard-tutorial/) - How to create a particle effects with billboarding and [WebGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/webgl).
- [Beautifully Animate Points with [WebGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/webgl) and regl](https://peterbeshai.com/beautifully-animate-points-with-webgl-and-regl.html) - How to create GPGPU particles with regl.
- [WebGL Tutorial: Directional Shadow Mapping without extensions](https://www.chinedufn.com/webgl-shadow-mapping-tutorial/) - Introduction to the concepts behind real time directional light shadow mapping.
- [WebGL Quest](http://xem.[github](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/development-environment/github).io/articles/#webgl_quest_2) - A tutorial and a list of useful resources to use [WebGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/webgl) raymarching and distance functions easily.
- [Exploring bump mapping with WebGL](http://apoorvaj.io/exploring-bump-mapping-with-[webgl](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/webgl).html) - Introduction to different bump mapping techniques.
- [OpenGL/GLSL Shader Programming](http://web.cse.ohio-state.edu/~wang.3602/courses/cse5542-2013-spring/13-GLSL.pdf) - Deck on OpenGL/GLSL shader programming.
- [Particles in a Simplex Noise Flow Field](https://codepen.io/DonKarlssonSan/post/particles-in-simplex-noise-flow-field) - Perlin noise flow field tutorial.
- [Flow Fields, Part 1](https://medium.com/@bit101/flow-fields-part-i-3ebebc688fd8) - Introduction to flow fields also known as vector fields.
- [Flow Fields, Part 2](https://medium.com/@bit101/flow-fields-part-ii-f3c24c1b777d) - Introduction to flow fields also known as vector fields.
- [Graphics for Games](https://research.ncl.ac.uk/game/mastersdegree/graphicsforgames/) - Introduction to 3D graphics programming including shaders, [math](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/theory/math) post-processing etc. from Newcastle University.
- [Three.js Basics](https://www.realtimerendering.com/basics3js/#1) - Introduction to Three.js by Eric Haines.
- [An Interactive Introduction to [WebGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/webgl) and three.js](https://www.cs.unm.edu/~angel/SIGGRAPH17/COURSE/s17_final.pdf) - Slides from the SIGGRAPH 2017 WebGL workshop.
- [How to Start [Learning](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/learning) Computer Graphics Programming](https://erkaman.[github](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/development-environment/github).io/posts/beginner_computer_graphics.html) - Advice and thoughts on how to get started by Eric Arnebäck.
- [What Every Coder Should Know About Gamma](http://blog.johnnovak.net/2016/09/21/what-every-coder-should-know-about-gamma/) - Deep dive into the importance of gamma.

#### Canvas

- [HTML [Canvas](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/canvas) Deep Dive](http://joshondesign.com/p/books/canvasdeepdive/toc.html) - Profound introduction to the canvas API.
- [31 days of [Canvas](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/canvas) tutorials](http://creativejs.com/2011/08/31-days-of-canvas-tutorials/) - Collection of canvas [tutorials](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/computer-science/tutorials) by Seb Lee-Delisle.

#### Hardware

- [Pen Plotter Art & [Algorithms](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/theory/algorithms) Part 1](https://mattdesl.svbtle.com/pen-plotter-1), [2](https://mattdesl.svbtle.com/pen-plotter-2) - How to use the AxiDraw pen plotter with [JavaScript](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/javascript).

#### Other

- [Noise in Creative Coding](https://varun.ca/noise/) - In-depth blog post about noise as an indispensable tool for creative coding.
- [Cat Like Coding](http://catlikecoding.com/unity/tutorials/) - In depth [tutorials](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/computer-science/tutorials) on [math](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/theory/math), [algorithms](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/theory/algorithms) and [Unity](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/gaming/unity).
- [Fun Programming](http://funprogramming.org/) - Learn creative coding writing simple programs.
- [Creative-coding on iOS with C4](http://www.creativeapplications.net/tutorials/creative-coding-on-ios-with-c4-tutorial/) - Introduction to C4 published on Creative Applications.
- [COSMOS](http://www.c4ios.com/cosmos/) - An end-to-end tutorial on the design, programming and launch of an app using C4.
- [Particle Physics](https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/effects/particle-physics/a/start-here-fx) - Particle physics explained.
- [Visualizing Algorithms](https://bost.ocks.org/mike/algorithms/) - Looks at the use of visualization to understand, explain and debug [algorithms](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/theory/algorithms).
- [Adventures in [Game Development](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/gaming/game-development) World](http://ruh.li/) - Easy to understand collection of articles on [game development](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/gaming/game-development), but relevant to creative coding as well.
- [Amit's Game Programming Information](http://www-cs-students.stanford.edu/~amitp/gameprog.html) - Collection of resources on stuff like path-finding, Ai, [math](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/theory/math) etc.
- [Tips to Improve Your Generative Artwork](https://tylerxhobbs.com/essays/2018/tips-to-improve-your-generative-artwork) - [Tips](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/tips) to make your art look better.
- [Working With Color in Generative Art](https://tylerxhobbs.com/essays/2016/working-with-color-in-generative-art) - [Tips](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/tips) on how to get color right.

### Interactive

- [Shader-school](https://github.com/stackgl/shader-school) - Workshop for GLSL shaders and graphics programming.
- [Webgl-workshop](https://github.com/stackgl/webgl-workshop) - The sequel to shader-school: Learn the [WebGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/webgl) API.
- [Fragment-foundry](http://hughsk.io/fragment-foundry) - Interactive fragment shader tutorial.
- [SDF Tutorial 1: box & balloon](https://www.shadertoy.com/view/Xl2XWt) - Shadertoy tutorial on raytracing.
- [HOWTO: Ray Marching](https://www.shadertoy.com/view/XllGW4) - Shadertoy tutorial on Ray Marching.
- [Raymarch Tutorial2](https://www.shadertoy.com/view/XlBGDW) - Shadertoy raymarch tutorial.
- [GLSL 2D Tutorials](https://www.shadertoy.com/view/Md23DV) - Shadertoy GLSL 2D Tutorial.
- [Bubble Breakdown](http://mrl.nyu.edu/~perlin/bubble_breakdown/) - Shader breakdown by Perlin.
- [Let's Make A Ray Marcher](https://www.shadertoy.com/view/MdBfRK) - Interactive Shader-Toy on writing a ray marcher.
- [Raymarching](https://www.shadertoy.com/view/4dSfRc) - Interactive Shader-Toy raymarching tutorial.

### Quick References • Cheat Sheets

- [Shaderific GLSL](https://shaderific.com/glsl.html) - [OpenGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/opengl) ES shading language reference.
- [The Book of Shaders Glossary](https://thebookofshaders.com/glossary/) - Shader glossary by theme.
- [gltut glossary pages: 1](https://paroj.[github](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/development-environment/github).io/gltut/Basics/Intro%20Glossary.html), [2](https://paroj.github.io/gltut/Basics/Tut01%20Glossary.html), [3](https://paroj.github.io/gltut/Basics/Tut02%20Glossary.html), [4](https://paroj.github.io/gltut/Positioning/Tut04%20Glossary.html), [5](https://paroj.github.io/gltut/Positioning/Tut05%20Glossary.html), [6](https://paroj.github.io/gltut/Positioning/Tut06%20Glossary.html), [7](https://paroj.github.io/gltut/Positioning/Tut07%20Glossary.html), [8](https://paroj.github.io/gltut/Positioning/Tut08%20Glossary.html) - [OpenGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/opengl) 3D programming glossary.
- [Canvas Cheatsheet](https://web.archive.org/web/20171226205420/https://skilled.co/html-canvas/) - Quick and visual [canvas](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/canvas) cheatsheet.
- [WebGL Cheatsheet](https://www.khronos.org/files/webgl/webgl-reference-card-1_0.pdf) - [WebGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/webgl) 1.0 API reference card.
- [Glossary of Computer Graphics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_computer_graphics) - Glossary of terms relating computer graphics.
- [GLSL Reference Guide](http://www.cs.cmu.edu/afs/cs/academic/class/15462-f10/www/lec_slides/glslref.pdf) - [OpenGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/opengl) Shading Language quick reference guide.
- [3D Maths Cheat Sheet](http://antongerdelan.net/teaching/3dprog1/maths_cheat_sheet.pdf) - [Math](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/theory/math) cheatsheet by Anton Gerdelan, from his [OpenGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/opengl) book.
- [docs.GL](http://docs.gl/) - Improvement of the official [OpenGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/opengl) documentation.
- [OpenGL Shading Language](https://www.khronos.org/opengl/wiki/OpenGL_Shading_Language) - Khronos Group GLSL wiki.
- [OpenGL 4.3 Reference Card](https://www.khronos.org/files/opengl43-quick-reference-card.pdf) - PDF Reference Card for the [OpenGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/opengl) 4.3 API.
- [Easings](http://easings.net/) - Interactive easing functions cheatsheet.
- [PixelSpirit](http://pixelspiritdeck.com/) - GLSL library on the back of tarot cards, for [learning](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/learning) and reference.
- [Procedural Patterns And Noises](http://www.neilblevins.com/art_lessons/procedural_noise/procedural_noise.html) - Collection of procedural patterns and procedural noises.
- [Visual Noises](https://ramesaliyev.com/visual-noises/) - Visualize noise [algorithms](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/theory/algorithms) in 1D and 2D.
- [Trigonoparty](https://ramesaliyev.com/trigonoparty/) - Simple trigonometry visualisation.
- [Morphogenesis](https://github.com/jasonwebb/morphogenesis-resources) - Exploration of how shapes, forms, and patterns emerge in nature.

## Communities

### Subreddits

- [r/creativecoding](https://www.reddit.com/r/creativecoding/) - Sharing and discussing the use of computer programming as a creative discipline.
- [r/raytraycing](https://www.reddit.com/r/raytracing/) - Subreddit on raytracing.
- [r/opengl](https://www.reddit.com/r/opengl/) - News and discussion about [OpenGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/opengl) on all platforms.
- [r/graphicsprogramming](https://www.reddit.com/r/GraphicsProgramming/) - Subreddit on graphics programming.
- [r/processing](https://www.reddit.com/r/processing/) - Subreddit on Processing.
- [r/shaders](https://www.reddit.com/r/shaders/) - Subreddit on shaders.
- [r/proceduralgeneration](https://www.reddit.com/r/proceduralgeneration/) - Subreddit on procedural generation.
- [r/MachineLearning](https://www.reddit.com/r/MachineLearning/) - Subreddit on [machine learning](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/computer-science/machine-learning).
- [r/generative](https://www.reddit.com/r/generative/) - Subreddit on generative art and [music](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/media/music).

### Slack

- [Creative Coding Club](http://creative-coding-club.[slack](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/work/slack).com/) - Creative Coding Club [Slack](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/work/slack).

### Other

- [The Creative Coding Podcast](http://creativecodingpodcast.com/) - Iain and Seb discuss the ins and outs of creative coding.
- [realtimevfx.com](https://realtimevfx.com/) - Real Time VFX Community.
- [Data Stories](http://datastori.es/) - Podcast on [data visualization](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/data-visualization).
- [3D Programming Weekly Articles](https://www.3dkingdoms.com/weekly/weekly.php) - Great collection of shader and [math](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/theory/math) related resources.
- [Pass The Pen](https://spectrum.chat/codepen/pass-the-pen/) - A community of front-end developers who build collaborative creative coding projects on CodePen.
- [Creative Tech Weekly](https://us19.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=ac884610ba6fe07f4988a2182&id=ad49a755b1) - A weekly newsletter of resources around [creative technology](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/work/creative-technology).

## Math

- [Math as code](https://github.com/Jam3/math-as-code) - Cheat-sheet for mathematical notation in code form.
- [Coding Math](https://www.youtube.com/user/codingmath) - Teaches you the [math](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/theory/math) you need to understand as a programmer.
- [Math snippets](https://github.com/terkelg/math) - [Math](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/theory/math) snippets with graphic programming in mind.
- [Formula Animations](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ifChJ0nJfM) - The principles of painting with maths.
- [Learning Maths again](https://github.com/silviopaganini/maths) - Collection of JS and GLSL [math](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/theory/math) snippets.
- [Eases](https://github.com/mattdesl/eases) - Grab-bag of modular easing equations.
- [Math for Motion](https://soulwire.co.uk/math-for-motion/) - Visualization of different motion equations.
- [Matrix Multiplication](http://matrixmultiplication.xyz) - Matrix multiplication visualized.
- [Algebra rules](http://algebrarules.com/) - The most useful rules of basic algebra.
- [Immersive Math](http://immersivemath.com/ila/index.html) - Fully interactive linear algebra.
- [Image Kernels](http://setosa.io/ev/image-kernels/) - Interactive and visual introduction to image kernels.
- [Sine and Cosine](http://setosa.io/ev/sine-and-cosine/) - Interactive explanation of sine and cosine.
- [Perlin Noise](https://eev.ee/blog/2016/05/29/perlin-noise/) - Perlin noise explained in detail.
- [Vector [Math](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/theory/math) for 3D Computer Graphics](http://programmedlessons.org/VectorLessons/) - Tutorial on vector algebra and matrix algebra from the viewpoint of computer graphics.
- [Desmos](https://www.desmos.com/) - Graph functions, plot data, evaluate equations, explore transformations, and much more.
- [MFGD](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3Zl3wyJwWNQjMz941uyOIq3Nw6bcDYC) - [Math](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/theory/math) for game developers YouTube playlist.
- [Essence of linear algebra](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZHQObOWTQDPD3MizzM2xVFitgF8hE_ab) - Essence of linear algebra YouTube playlist.
- [Mathematics of Animation](https://winkervsbecks.[github](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/development-environment/github).io/mathematics-of-animation/#/) - Slides about the mathematics of animation ([repo](https://github.com/winkerVSbecks/mathematics-of-animation)).
- [Sketching with [Math](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/theory/math) and Quasi Physics](https://kynd.[github](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/development-environment/github).io/p5sketches/index.html) - Beautiful and visual introduction to math and quasi physics.
- [Gene Kogan: Perlin Noise](http://genekogan.com/code/p5js-perlin-noise/) - introduction to 2D and 3D perlin noise.
- [Matrix [Math](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/theory/math) and You](https://medium.com/@Zadvorsky/into-vertex-shaders-addendum-1-matrix-math-and-you-565a51094472) - High level introduction to matrices.
- [Mathematical Symbols](http://www.rapidtables.com/math/symbols/Basic_Math_Symbols.htm) - List of all mathematical symbols and signs.
- [The magnificent 2d matrix](http://ncase.me/matrix/) - Interactive tool to better understand transformation matrices.
- [Game Dev Movement cheatsheet with examples](http://www.somethinghitme.com/2013/11/13/snippets-i-always-forget-movement/) - [JavaScript](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/javascript) [math](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/theory/math) snippets for movement.
- [Maths & trigonometry [cheat sheet](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/development-environment/cheat-sheet) for 2D & 3D games](https://gist.[github](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/development-environment/github).com/xem/99930986c5333125a13b0ea50600391f) - Maths cheat-sheet for 2D and 3D game-makers.
- [Matrices for Creative Coding](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4k9wTfxfkJU&list=PLxaZqnd-OQM7k2Gp3xu02VzExGKMKgqY2) - Introduction to matrices by Greg Tatum.
- [Making Things With Maths](https://acko.net/tv/wdcode/) - Talk by Steven Wittens about bezier curves, procedural generation, physics engines and fractals.
- [MyPhysicsLab](https://www.myphysicslab.com/) - Interactive real-time physics simulations, with formulas and code.
- [Intuitive Math](https://intuitive-[math](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/theory/math).club/) - Explanations of fields like Linear Algebra and Geometry designed to help you develop a visual intuition for what is going on.
- [L-systems](https://github.com/arendsee/lsystems) - A [Haskell](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/haskell) package for L-systems.
- [Linear Interpolation](https://mattdesl.svbtle.com/linear-interpolation) - Introduction to linear interpolation (also known as mix/lerp).
- [Practical use of Vector [Math](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/theory/math) in Games](https://www.gamedev.net/articles/programming/math-and-physics/practical-use-of-vector-math-in-games-r2968/) - In-depth article on vectors for game math.
- [Shepherding random numbers](https://inconvergent.net/2016/shepherding-random-numbers/) - Tiny guide to shepherding random numbers.
- [Shepherding random grids](https://inconvergent.net/2016/shepherding-random-grids/) - Tiny guide to shepherding random grids.
- [Shepherding random growth](https://inconvergent.net/2016/shepherding-random-growth/) - Tiny guide to shepherding random growth.

## Machine learning • Computer Vision • AI

- [ml4a](https://ml4a.net/) - [Machine learning](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/computer-science/machine-learning) for artists.
- [Keras.js](https://transcranial.[github](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/development-environment/github).io/keras-js/) - Run Keras models (tensorflow backend) in the browser, with GPU support.
- [Tesseract.js](http://tesseract.projectnaptha.com/) - Pure [JavaScript](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/javascript) Multilingual OCR.
- [Google ML](https://cloud.google.com/ml/) - Cloud [machine learning](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/computer-science/machine-learning) by Google.
- [TensorFlow](https://www.[tensorflow](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/computer-science/tensorflow).org/) - Open source software library for machine intelligence.
- [ConvNetJS](http://cs.stanford.edu/people/karpathy/convnetjs/started.html) - [Deep Learning](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/computer-science/deep-learning) in your browser.
- [Wekinator](http://www.wekinator.org/) - Allows anyone to use [machine learning](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/computer-science/machine-learning).
- [Machine Learning](https://github.com/CodingTrain/Machine-Learning) - Coding Train repo with links to [machine learning](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/computer-science/machine-learning) resources.
- [CreativeAi.net](http://www.creativeai.net/) - Space to share creative Ai projects.
- [AI Playbook](http://aiplaybook.a16z.com/) - Ai microsite intended to help newcomers get started.
- [Teachable Machine](https://github.com/googlecreativelab/teachable-machine) - Explore how [machine learning](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/computer-science/machine-learning) works, live in the browser.
- [TensorFlow.js](https://js.[tensorflow](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/computer-science/tensorflow).org/) - [JavaScript](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/javascript) library for training and deploying ML models in the browser and on [Node.js](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/platforms/node-js).
- [Hello TensorFlow](https://hello-[tensorflow](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/computer-science/tensorflow).glitch.me/) - Fully commented [TensorFlow.js](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/computer-science/tensorflow-js) demo.
- [ml5.js](https://ml5js.org/) - Friendly [machine learning](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/computer-science/machine-learning) for the web.
- [Model Zoo](https://modelzoo.co/) - Discover open source [deep learning](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/computer-science/deep-learning) code and pretrained models.
- [Runway](https://runwayapp.ai/) - Toolkit that adds [artificial intelligence](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/theory/artificial-intelligence) capabilities to design and creative platforms.
- [Lobe](https://lobe.ai/) - Build, train, and ship custom [deep learning](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/computer-science/deep-learning) models using a simple visual interface.
- [ModelDepot](https://modeldepot.io/) - Platform for discovering, sharing, and discussing easy to use and pre-trained [machine learning](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/computer-science/machine-learning) models.

## Inspiration

- [OpenProcessing](https://www.openprocessing.org/) - Algorithmic Designs Created with Processing, p5js and processingjs.
- [Dwitter](https://www.dwitter.net/) - Social network for short [JavaScript](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/javascript) demos.
- [Chrome Experiments](https://www.chromeexperiments.com/) - Showcase of web experiments written by the creative coding community.
- [For your Processing](http://fyprocessing.tumblr.com/) - Projects and [tutorials](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/computer-science/tutorials) about Processing.
- [Art From Code](http://www.artfromcode.com/) - Code sketches by Keith Peters.
- [Generator.x](https://www.flickr.com/groups/generatorx/) - Flickr group about generative strategies in art & design.
- [Generative Art](https://www.flickr.com/groups/generativeart/) - Flickr group about generative art.
- [People You Should Follow on CodePen](https://github.com/nucliweb/People-You-Should-Follow-on-CodePen) - List of interesting people worth following.
- [Raven Kwok](https://ravenkwok.tumblr.com/) - Tumblr by visual artist Raven Kwok.
- [P5Art](http://p5art.tumblr.com/) - Really good collection of experiments in Processing.
- [Echophon](http://echophon.tumblr.com/) - Tumblr with visual [inspiration](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/inspiration).
- [Bees & Bombs](https://beesandbombs.tumblr.com/) - Tumblr with gifs by Dave.
- [Folds2d](http://folds2d.tumblr.com/) - Tumblr with curves, surfaces, scalar and vector fields.

## Events

- [OFFF Festival](http://offf.barcelona/) - Digital design festival (_Online Flash Film Festival_).

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