CP1: Interactivity in P5JS – Using an External Editor
The p5.js online editor is amazing! It lets new coders jump in without having to set anything up on their computer and it helps even advanced folks quickly prototype and share project ideas. But there are some definite limitations, including the need for an internet connection while working. Using an external code editor makes this process a lot better, especially for projects involving interactivity, animation, or lots of data.
I really like Sublime Text as my editor of choice (https://www.sublimetext.com) but folks also seem to really like Atom (https://atom.io) and Brackets (http://brackets.io). You can even use the built-in text editor on your computer like Notepad or Text Edit, but you'll need to switch to "plain text mode."
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🎥 • CP1: Week 07 (Interactivity)
CHALLENGES
❓ Can you try setting up a template sketch with the required files, like shown in the video?
❓ Where are you storing your project files? Now's a great time to start keeping things organized so you can find them later... before you have a million p5.js projects on your computer :)