Processing.py Tutorials. A collection of step-by-step lessons introducing Processing (with Python).

Many of these tutorials were directly translated into Python from their Java counterparts by the Processing.py documentation team and are accordingly credited to their original authors. Please report any mistakes or inaccuracies in the Processing.py documentation GitHub.

Getting Started by Casey Reas and Ben Fry Welcome to Processing! This tutorial covers the basics of writing Python code. Level: Beginner	Processing Overview by Ben Fry and Casey Reas A more detailed introduction to the different features of Processing. Level: Beginner	Coordinate System and Shapes by Daniel Shiffman Drawing simple shapes and using the coordinate system. Level: Beginner
Color by Daniel Shiffman An introduction to digital color. Level: Beginner	Interactivity by Casey Reas and Ben Fry Introduction to Interactivity with the Mouse and Keyboard Level: Beginner	Objects by Daniel Shiffman The basics of object-oriented programming. Level: Beginner
Two-Dimensional Lists by Dan Shiffman How to store data in a matrix using a two-dimensional list. Level: Intermediate	Images and Pixels by Daniel Shiffman How to load and display images as well as access their pixels. Level: Intermediate	Strings and Drawing Text by Daniel Shiffman Learn how to use the string class and display text onscreen. Level: Intermediate
2D Transformations by J David Eisenberg Learn how to translate, rotate and scale shapes using 2D transformations. Level: Intermediate	P3D by Daniel Shiffman Developing advanced graphics applications in Processing using P3D (OpenGL) mode. Level: Advanced	Anatomy of a Program by J David Eisenberg How do you analyze a problem and break it down into steps that the computer can do? Level: Advanced
Processing.py on the command line by Allison Parrish Break free from the Processing IDE and develop Processing.py sketches on the command line Level: Advanced	Python, Jython and Java by Allison Parrish Learn how Processing.py brings together Python, Jython and Java Level: Advanced

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