I’m particularly drawn to the part where the author talks about the “pluriversal capacity of live coding” to resist any kind of strict classification or explanation. I find creative coding to be this vast and ever-changing realm that keeps reinventing itself with new software and open tools. Defining it becomes a puzzle because it doesn’t have a fixed identity or purpose – it can be everything one wants it to be. The absence of a set functionality is what makes it so thrilling.
The concept of liveliness in live coding strongly resonates with me. There’s a captivating communal nature to it as individuals interact with each other in real-time through code, and this dynamic connection extends beyond the online realm, manifesting in physical spaces. It’s truly fascinating to witness this transition from the virtual to the tangible world.
While coding communities, in general, are bustling and lively, the interaction is often relegated to users with nicknames utilizing servers and Discord channels. The physical aspect seems to be missing, and there’s a prevalent notion of coding in isolation. The idea of people coming together and meeting face-to-face adds another layer to the concepts of authorship and visibility. Live Coding thus challenges the conventional narrative of coding as an inherently solitary and digital pursuit.