The Nature Of Code,New

All aboard The Coding Train! This beginnerfriendly creative coding tutorial is designed to grow your skills in a fun, handson way as you build simulations of realworld phenomena with The Coding Train YouTube star Daniel Shiffman.How can we use code to capture the unpredictable properties of nature? How can understanding the mathematical principles behind our physical world help us create interesting digital environments? Written by The Coding Train YouTube star Daniel Shiffman, The Nature of Code is a beginnerfriendly creative coding tutorial that explores a range of programming strategies for developing computer simulations of natural systemsfrom elementary concepts in math and physics to sophisticated machinelearning algorithms.Using the same enthusiastic style on display in Shiffmans popular YT channel, this book makes learning to program fun, empowering you to generate fascinating graphical output while refining your problemsolving and algorithmicthinking skills. Youll progress from building a basic physics engine that simulates the effects of forces like gravity and wind resistance, to creating evolving systems of intelligent autonomous agents that can learn from their mistakes and adapt to their environment.The Nature of Code introduces important topics such as:Randomness Forces and vectors Trigonometry Cellular automata and fractals Genetic algorithms Neural networksLearn from an expert how to transform your beginnerlevel skills into writing wellorganized, thoughtful programs that set the stage for further experiments in generative design.NOTE: All examples are written with p5.js, a JavaScript library for creative coding, and are available on the book's website.