[guiambros]

Read "The Nature of Code" [1], by Dan Shiffman (the same Dan in the Hello video linked above), and you'll instantly understand the difference between Processing (and P5.js) and other languages/frameworks.

In the same way that Arduino brought hardware hacking and IoT for the masses, Processing does the same for creative coding. There's a ton of people out there that are not experienced hard core developers using Processing to create data visualization, interactive installations, games, and experiences mixing sound, vision and graphics.

The P5.js basically unlocks the power of Processing by expanding its canvas, from a monolithic desktop app to the browser. And this is a great step forward. Besides, Lauren is doing a great job creating a community around the project.

[1] http://natureofcode.com/book/

[Osmium]

> There's a ton of people out there that are not experienced hard core developers using Processing to create data visualization, interactive installations, games, and experiences mixing sound, vision and graphics.

Processing was more or less how I got into 'serious' coding. It was ActionScript -> Processing -> Everything Else for me. It really cuts down on the bs and the boilerplate and lets you get started with getting your thoughts visualised on the computer, without worrying about the underlying technologies.