preferred Windows 7+ || Mac OS. Chrome OS || Linux may work for many p5 assignments but some i/o libraries may not be - supported. **Chrome OS and Linux** not supported for MaxMSP!
ideally a working microphone and camera
understand the age and power of your computer will introduce performance limitations for more advanced project applications
You can’t code on a mobile phone or tablet, so that won’t be a substitution. Since you will need to be able to screen share, it’s recommended to Zoom from the same device you’re using to code.
reliable internet connection
use on-campus WIFI or library WIFI if home internet is not reliable
if you need to use a VPN to access Zoom servers, test that ahead of time
consider using a wired ethernet connection instead of WIFI to optimize the bandwidth
this doesn’t mean I won’t understand if your internet flubs out one time
Zoom software
up-to-date zoom client
camera on is not required and will not be enforced in class. If you plan to not use a camera for any portion of class, I kindly invite you to include a fun or engaging photo profile photo :)
Software
Firefox
[or other modern web broswer (safari, chrome, edge, brave)]
p5*js
[you do not need to download this software for this course.]