Processing

Use this software to write code for use in electronic arts, new media art, and visual design, and to create programs for computer-side interfacing with Arduino microcontrollers.

From processing.org: Processing is a flexible software sketchbook and a language for learning how to code within the context of the visual arts. Since 2001, Processing has promoted software literacy within the visual arts and visual literacy within technology. There are tens of thousands of students, artists, designers, researchers, and hobbyists who use Processing for learning and prototyping.

  • Free to download and open source
  • Interactive programs with 2D, 3D or PDF output
  • OpenGL integration for accelerated 2D and 3D
  • For GNU/Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows
  • Over 100 libraries extend the core software
  • Well documented, with many books available

Can I install this software on other Libraries computers?

You can install this software on any other Libraries computer using Self Service (Mac) or Software Center (Windows).

Instructions for installing software on library computers

Documentation and tutorials

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Can I install this software on my own computer?

The Libraries does not provide software for download to personal computers. It's possible you can get it from somewhere else on campus. Check other options for installing software on your computer.

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