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Learning Processing by Daniel Shiffman

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Table of Contents

Cover image

Title page

Copyright

Acknowledgments

Introduction

What is this book?

Who is this book for?

What is Processing?

But shouldn’t I be learning __________ ?

Write in this book!

How should I read this book?

Is this a textbook?

Will this be on the test?

Do you have a web site?

Take It One Step at a Time

Algorithms

Lesson 1: The Beginning

Chapter 1. Pixels

1.1 Graph Paper

1.2 Simple Shapes

1.3 Grayscale Color

1.4 RGB Color

1.5 Color Transparency

1.6 Custom Color Ranges

Chapter 2. Processing

2.1 Processing to the Rescue

2.2 How do I get Processing?

2.3 The Processing Application

2.4 The Sketchbook

2.5 Coding in Processing

2.6 Errors

2.7 The Processing Reference

2.8 The “Play” Button

2.9 Your First Sketch

2.10 Publishing ...

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