Processing.js 1.0, Higher Order JavaScript
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Processing.js 1.0
Processing.js 1.0 has been released. Processing.js is a port of Processing, which is a programming language and environment for creating images, animations, interactive experiences, or just about anything that screams weird/cool art installation.
Version 1.0 adds optimisations, bug fixes, and better documentation. I’ve mentioned it a few times on this blog, but if you haven’t tried it out before I strongly recommend taking some time to try the demos and build some basic sketches. Who knows, maybe you’ll build the next Peggle in pure JavaScript?
Higher Order Javascript
Higher Order Javascript by Piers Cawley is a discussion about the application of higher order techniques to JavaScript. The bulk of his examples of CoffeeScript, and they touch on many areas I’ve tried to cover in our DailyJS tutorials over the last year:
Remember, higher order programming arises from applying the following principles: […] Functions can take functions as arguments, […] Functions can return new functions
It’s a very detailed tutorial, drawing on many influences. Definitely worth a readitlater/instapaper for the weekend!
This Just In: Awesome Node Libraries
I’ll cover these libraries next week in the Node roundup, but if you’ve got free time this weekend you might like to check out node.io and should.js.
