Package: py5
py5py5 is a new version ofProcessingfor Python 3.8+. The goal of py5 is to create a version of Processing that isintegrated into the Python ecosystem. Built into the library are thoughtful choices about how to best get py5 to work with other popular Python libraries and tools such asJupyter,numpy,shapely,trimesh,matplotlib, andPillow.py5 is an excellent choice for educators looking to teach Python in the context of creative coding and is currently used in classrooms all around the world. The documentation website includesintroductory tutorialsas well as extensivereference documentation, complete with example code.Basic ExampleHere is a basic example of a working py5 Sketch:importpy5defsetup():py5.size(400,400)py5.rect_mode(py5.CENTER)defdraw():py5.square(py5.mouse_x,py5.mouse_y,10)defmouse_clicked():py5.fill(py5.random_int(255),py5.random_int(255),py5.random_int(255))py5.run_sketch()InstallationIf you have Java 17 installed on your computer, you can install py5 using pip:pipinstallpy5Detailed installation instructionsare available on the documentation website. There are someSpecial Notes for Mac Usersthat you should read if you use macOS.Getting StartedIf you are new to Python, start with thetutorials. If you are familiar with Java programming and Processing, you'll find thepage to be helpful.There are currently five basic ways to use py5. They are:module mode: create a sketch withsetup()anddraw()functions that call methods provided by thepy5library. The above example is created in module mode.class mode: create a Python class inherited frompy5.Sketch. This mode supports multiple Sketches running at the same time.imported mode: simplified code that omits thepy5.prefix. This mode is supported by the py5 Jupyter notebook kernel and therun_sketchcommand line utility.static mode: functionless code to create static images. This mode is supported by the py5bot Jupyter notebook kernel, the%%py5botIPython magic, and therun_sketchcommand line utility.processing mode: make calls to Python from a Processing (Java) Sketch. This mode enables py5 to function as bridge, connecting the Python and Java ecosystems through a newcallPython()method.Source Codepy5 was created by the artist and software developerJim Schmitz(@hx2A) starting in March of 2020. The library is the foundation of hisart practice.The py5 library makes the Java Processing jars available to the CPython interpreter usingJPype. It can do just about everything Processing can do, except with Python instead of Java code. New py5 features and bug fixes are being added to py5 every day. The library is always in active development and is well maintained.To view the actual installed py5 library code, look at thepy5 repository. The py5 library code is the output of the meta-programming projectpy5generator. All py5 development is done throughpy5generator.FundingPlease sponsor py5!This project is not an official part of the Processing Foundation and is not receiving any funding from them. Any funds you contribute will be used first for website expenses and next to support@hx2A's time to further develop py5 as a solid creative coding framework used by educators, artists, and hobbyists all around the world.Get In TouchHave a comment or question? We'd love to hear from you! The best ways to reach out are:githubdiscussionsandissuesMastodonfosstodon.org/@py5codingtwitter@py5codingprocessing foundation discourse