Learn PROCESSING-PY with Real Code Examples

Download Processing IDE from processing.org

Install Python mode via the IDE's mode manager

Optional: install supporting libraries for sound, video, or GUI

Start a new Python sketch

Run and test sketches from the IDE

Install Processing IDE

Add Python mode in Mode Manager

Verify Jython installation

Open new sketch and write code

Run sketch to confirm environment

sketch.pyde - main sketch file

data/ - images, sounds, fonts

libraries/ - optional Processing libraries

export/ - exported app or applet

docs/ - documentation and notes

processing-java --sketch=sketch_folder --run

processing-java --sketch=sketch_folder --export

processing-java --sketch=sketch_folder --present

processing-java --sketch=sketch_folder --build

processing-java --sketch=sketch_folder --force

Sketch code written in Python, Unicode supported

Text rendering supports multiple languages

Processing IDE localized in multiple languages

Libraries may have localized documentation

Community examples often translated

Keyboard and mouse interaction supported

Text-based feedback via console print statements

Optional GUI controls for input accessibility

Visual sketches can support color-blind friendly palettes

Sketches can be shared with instructions for interactivity

Shapes and colors via fill(), stroke()

Text styling via textFont(), textSize()

Interactive GUI with libraries like controlP5

Canvas background and transformations configurable

Custom shaders or effects possible with PShader

Variables represent object states

draw() updates states each frame

Events modify states based on input

Objects can store own states (position, velocity)

Animations rely on sequential frame updates

Images, sounds, and fonts in data folder

Sketch variables store runtime data

Optional CSV/JSON for external data

Minimal persistent storage by default

Visual output is primary data representation