Learn PROCESSING-PY with Real Code Examples

Animated bouncing ball

Procedural tree generation

Data-driven visualizations

Interactive game prototypes

Generative artwork with algorithmic patterns

Ensure proper indentation in Python

Check that Python mode is active in Processing IDE

Use print statements to debug values

Verify assets paths are correct

Restart IDE if sketches fail to run

Run sketch frequently during development

Test interactions (mouse, keyboard) thoroughly

Verify animations on different screen sizes

Check asset loading correctness

Log performance metrics if needed

Export desktop applications

Export as Java applet for web (Processing.js)

Share sketches as Python scripts with IDE

Use as teaching examples in classrooms

Bundle sketches with supporting libraries

Processing IDE

Python mode plugin

Libraries: sound, video, controlP5, toxiclibs

Processing.js for web export

Community examples and sketches

Can use Python libraries compatible with Jython

Integration with Arduino and sensors

Data visualization via CSV or JSON

Sound and music processing

Optional GUI controls for interactive sketches

Start with minimal code and incrementally add features

Use sketches as experiments

Organize assets in data folder

Leverage examples and community code

Test often and iterate quickly

Managing performance with many objects

Understanding event-driven programming

Integrating multiple assets (images, sounds, fonts)

Transitioning to 3D graphics

Debugging sketches in Python mode