Blackwell, Alan F.
Live Coding: A User's Manual (Software Studies)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780262544818
- author:
- Blackwell, Alan F.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- MIT Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 296
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 17.6 x 2.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Digital & Video,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Live Coding: A User's Manual offers a comprehensive introduction to this dynamic creative practice. By exploring how people interact with the world and each other through code, live coding has emerged as a significant cultural phenomenon in recent decades. This multi-authored book brings together practitioners from various fields, including music, visual arts, computer science, and more, to provide a practice-focused account of its origins, aspirations, and evolution. The authors consider key concepts such as liveness, temporality, and knowledge in relation to live coding, while speculating on the practice's future forms. This book provides a unique perspective on contemporary cultural production and computational culture, making it an interesting read for those looking to understand this emerging field. By examining the intersection of code and human interaction, Live Coding: A User's Manual offers insights into the potential of live coding to shape our understanding of creativity, collaboration, and technology.