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OpenProcessing

A community gallery of creative coding sketches you can remix.

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OpenProcessing is a community gallery of creative coding sketches you can remix. You browse p5.js and Processing sketches by artists and students, open one to run it, and fork it to tweak the code. It also offers class tools for teachers, which makes it a well-run home for generative art. When you arrive, you see featured sketches, and you can search by topic or browse what is new. It is a good place to learn by example, because every sketch you like has code you can read and change. Note that the site sits behind a Cloudflare check, so automated tools may be blocked, but a normal browser should work. Pick a sketch that catches your eye, read how it is built, and make a small change. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned coder, there is plenty to explore here.

Tips for getting the most out of it

  • Fork a sketch to experiment without breaking the original.
  • Search by topic, such as particles or noise.
  • Teachers can look for class tools.

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What is OpenProcessing?

OpenProcessing is a community gallery where people share creative coding sketches made with p5.js and Processing, and you can fork any sketch to edit it. In short: A community gallery of creative coding sketches you can remix.

Is OpenProcessing good for learning to code?

Yes, learning by example is its strength. You can open a sketch, read the code and edit it. It also offers tools for teachers. For reference, OpenProcessing is best tried on a desktop if you can, takes a deep rabbit hole to enjoy, and we check its link daily.

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