All aboard The Coding Train ! This beginner-friendly creative coding tutorial is designed to
grow your skills in a fun hands-on way as you build simulations of real-world phenomena with
“The Coding Train” YouTube star Daniel Shiffman. What if you could re-create the
awe-inspiring flocking patterns of birds or the hypnotic dance of fireflies—with code? For over
a decade The Nature of Code has empowered countless readers to do just that bridging the gap
between creative expression and programming. This innovative guide by Daniel Shiffman creator
of the beloved Coding Train welcomes budding and seasoned programmers alike into a world where
code meets playful creativity. This JavaScript-based edition of Shiffman’s groundbreaking work
gently unfolds the mysteries of the natural world turning complex topics like genetic
algorithms physics-based simulations and neural networks into accessible and visually
stunning creations. Embark on this extraordinary adventure with projects involving: A physics
engine : Simulate the push and pull of gravitational attraction. Flocking birds : Choreograph
the mesmerizing dance of a flock. Branching trees : Grow lifelike and organic tree structures.
Neural networks : Craft intelligent systems that learn and adapt. Cellular automata : Uncover
the magic of self-organizing patterns. Evolutionary algorithms : Play witness to natural
selection in your code. Shiffman’s work has transformed thousands of curious minds into
creators breaking down barriers between science art and technology and inviting readers to
see code not just as a tool for tasks but as a canvas for boundless creativity. Whether you’re
deciphering the elegant patterns of natural phenomena or crafting your own digital ecosystems
Shiffman’s guidance is sure to inform and inspire. The Nature of Code is not just about coding
it’s about looking at the natural world in a new way and letting its wonders inspire your next
creation. Dive in and discover the joy of turning code into art—all while mastering coding
fundamentals along the way. NOTE: All examples are written with p5.js a JavaScript library
for creative coding and are available on the book's website.
