creative-coding-notes  by cacheflowe

Creative coding resource list

Created 12 years ago
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Project Summary

This repository is a comprehensive, curated collection of resources for creative coding, targeting developers, artists, and researchers interested in algorithmic art, generative design, and interactive installations. It serves as a vast knowledge base, consolidating links to historical context, modern tools, theoretical concepts, and influential practitioners in the field.

How It Works

The repository functions as an extensive, hyperlinked table of contents, meticulously organized into thematic sections. It covers the history of computer graphics and generative art, explores modern applications across data visualization, music, fashion, and robotics, and delves into fundamental graphics concepts and algorithms. The structure facilitates deep dives into specific areas, from mathematical principles like fractals and noise functions to practical implementation details like shaders and 3D rendering techniques.

Quick Start & Requirements

This is a static collection of links and text; no installation or execution is required. The primary use is for browsing and referencing.

Highlighted Details

  • Extensive historical overview of computer graphics and generative art, featuring pioneers and key works.
  • Detailed breakdown of graphics concepts and algorithms, from basic shapes to advanced techniques like raymarching and cellular automata.
  • Broad coverage of creative coding tools and environments across web, desktop, and specialized hardware platforms.
  • In-depth exploration of machine learning and AI applications in art and design, including GANs, diffusion models, and text-to-image generation.

Maintenance & Community

The repository appears to be a personal collection, with no explicit mention of active maintenance or community channels. It references other "awesome lists" and influential figures in the creative coding space.

Licensing & Compatibility

The repository itself is not software and therefore not subject to software licensing. The content is for informational purposes.

Limitations & Caveats

As a curated list, the depth of coverage for any single topic can vary. The rapid evolution of creative coding tools means some links or references may become outdated over time.

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