This archive contains all the work I created during the Winter Semester 24/25.
At the beginning of the first semester, I was a bit surprised by how intensively we focused on programming. I felt overwhelmed and had difficulty imagining how I would manage the semester. However, the more tasks we worked on, the more confident I became. Programming is not such a mystery after all! Working with HTML and CSS came relatively easily to me, as I quickly understood that HTML defines the layout of the page while CSS handles the styling.
One of the tools we used was p5.js, a JavaScript library designed to make creative coding more accessible. It allows you to create interactive visuals, animations, and even generative art with relatively simple code. While I haven’t fully mastered it yet, I found it exciting to explore its possibilities.
Another highlight for me was the introduction to physical computing. This involves using hardware like sensors, microcontrollers, and actuators to create interactive systems that respond to the physical world. We primarily worked with Arduino boards, which made it easier to connect and program hardware components. It was fascinating to see how programming could extend beyond the screen and into tangible, real-world applications.
Over the course of the semester, I realized that programming gives us great independence from, for example, paid services. It empowers us to create our own tools and solutions, which is both challenging and rewarding.