Creative Coding
Noun · Hacker Culture
Definitions
Coding done for artistic expression, experimentation, generative art, interactive media, or playful exploration rather than only utilitarian software delivery. In culture, creative coding sits between engineering, design, art, and performance.
In plain English: Using code as a medium for creative expression and experimentation.
Example: "The festival's creative coding showcase mixed projection art, procedural sound, and browser experiments in a way that felt nothing like ordinary product work."