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An Introduction to the Javascript Spread Operator

In this post we have a look at the Javascript spread syntax, a powerful feature that was introduced with ES6 and which trivializes many tasks that deal with handling iterables.

Tutorial

An Algorithm for Particle Systems with Collisions

In this post we will program a particle system in p5js from scratch. We'll mainly dicuss object oriented programming and delve into the necessary physics concepts to compute collisions, all while implementing a full particle simulation with P5JS.

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Making Generative Blockchain Art on FxHash: A brief Retrospective

This post is a brief retrospective in which I look back onto the past two years of making code based blockchain art. I tackle some lessons that I've learned, some of the emotional struggles that I've experienced and conclude with some tips to grapple with this fast paced environment.

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Programming a Particle System with ChatGPT

You've probably heard about ChatGPT, and you've probably heard that it can write code. In this post we're taking it for a spin and explore a practical example - we'll make it code a full-fledged particle system from scratch! Let's see what the best prompts are for this purpose!

Colorful and abstract geometric flowers made with code in p5js. Creative coding with p5 and javascript.

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Getting started with p5.js

In this post we'll have a look at p5.js, a creative coding and generative art javascript library. We'll setup our first project, learn how to draw some shapes and get started on our creative coding journey.

NFT platform tezos blockchain marketplace

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All Eyes on EditART - Interview with Piero

In this post we have a look at EditART, a hip new platform on the Tezos blockchain that revolves around customisable generate NFTs. We also ask it's creator, Piero, a couple of questions to wrap it up.

Tutorial

Recreating Vera Molnár's Homage to Paul Klee

In this tutorial we'll recreate Vera Molnar's homage to Paul Klee. We learn how to draw patches of slanted lines to the canvas, a strategy for enumerating all possible combinations, and at the same time have a look at a recode from Golan Levin.

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The Importance of Sketching with Code

Sketches are more than just little artworks that you hack together in your bedroom. They're ongoing conversations that you have with the yourself and the machine. It's important to explore them, gain new perspectives and ultimately contribute to something larger than yourself.

An Introduction to the Javascript Spread Operator

An Algorithm for Particle Systems with Collisions

Gorilla Recap 6

Making Generative Blockchain Art on FxHash: A brief Retrospective

Programming a Particle System with ChatGPT

Gorilla Recap 5

Getting started with p5.js

Gorilla Recap 4

All Eyes on EditART - Interview with Piero

Recreating Vera Molnár's Homage to Paul Klee

Gorilla Recap 3

The Importance of Sketching with Code