Processing is a free, open source programming language and development library for the visual arts. It is a software sketchbook, a way to visually learn programming fundamentals, and a tool for creating finished professional work, including mapping networks, textual analysis and producing visualizations. It runs under Windows, OSX and Linux environments, and can export graphics and applets in a variety of formats.
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Processing also appears in Project Bamboo's DiRT, a registry of digital tools suitable for academic research. DiRT contains a wide range of tools and software searchable by task, such as annotation, content management, collaborative research, or authoring. It is an excellent resource for Digital Humanists seeking the right tool for the task at hand.
View Processing in DiRT:
http://dirt.projectbamboo.org/resources/processing
View the full site:
http://dirt.projectbamboo.org/