Programming as Performance

Explore the concept of programming as performance in this thought-provoking TEDxNewcastle talk by Sam Aaron, a Postdoc Researcher at the University of Cambridge Computer Laboratory. Discover how emphasizing creativity in programming can lead to innovative ideas benefiting both artistic practices and the computer industry. Learn about Aaron's work on live coding platforms like Overtone, Quil, and Sonic Pi, which blend programming with music and visual arts. Gain insights into the potential of programming environments that support rapid feedback, liveness, and tolerance of failure for live music performance. Understand the importance of celebrating creativity across all aspects of programming and how this approach can transform the way we teach and practice coding.