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Live ClojureScript Game Editor

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GUI, HCI & interface historyFunctional programmingTesting, debugging & developer tools

What it is

A five-minute demo of a live ClojureScript game editor by Chris Granger. It is based on Bret Victor's demo from the Inventing on Principle talk, with code changes reflected instantly in the running game.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Cited as an early example of live coding applied beyond debugging, and as precursor to Light Table.

  • 1 people recommended it
  • 1 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2012, last 2016

What HN commenters said

  1. “These are couple of good examples”

    Good example of advanced interactive coding done well.

    revorad, 2012-03 · Recommendation · in “Ask HN: How do you tone down your idea to something fesible?”

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Topics: clojurescript, light table, bret victor, interactive editor, game development

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