Apparatus - A Hybrid Graphics Editor - Programming Environment

Explore a groundbreaking hybrid graphics editor and programming environment in this 38-minute conference talk from Strange Loop. Discover how Apparatus combines vector graphics editing with spreadsheet-like dataflow capabilities to create interactive diagrams in minutes rather than hours. Learn about the innovative "call by copying" pattern for diagram reuse, the concept of spreads for implicit looping, and the decomposition of shapes into point paths for curve plotting. Gain insights into how Apparatus supports both spatial and symbolic work methods, allowing algebra to drive geometry and vice versa. Understand how this tool can effectively communicate mental models through interactive diagrams, bridging the gap between visual representation and programming logic.