1. What You Need to Get Started

You only need:

• A computer
• A web browser

The programming language used is JavaScript, along with a helpful tool called the p5.js library, which provides ready‑made code to make drawing and animation easier.

What is a library?

A library is a bundle of code written by others that you can use to speed up your own programming.

2. The p5.js Editor

Website: editor.p5js.org

The editor has four main parts:

• Writing Section: where you type your code.
• Playing Section: where you run or stop your program.
• Seeing Section: where you see the output of your code.
• Communication / Console Section: where the computer gives you feedback.

3. Understanding the Default Code

Example default code includes:

• createCanvas(400, 400);
• background(220);