Froth: Experimental programming language for talking with little computers

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Froth is a (weird!) modern take on a 70s programming  language.  Be an early user by programming a game on a custom breakout board.

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Working with microcontrollers doesn't have to be slow or clunky. Froth is a new (and weird!) experimental programming language being developed at NYU's ITP. Based on one of the first interactive programming languages of the 70’s, Froth is a modern take on a stack-based, interpreted embedded language. In this workshop, we'll start with a bit of esoteric computer language history and then do a whirlwind tour of Froth's syntax. Once we've warmed up, we'll get a feel for what a truly discursive and device-first language feels like, by using Froth to interactively program a game on a custom breakout board with an LED array, buttons, and encoders. You will be amongst the first ever users of Froth. If you enjoy strange or nostalgic computation, mind-benders, and thinking about how we relate to the devices around us, this workshop is for you.In order to really enjoy this workshop, you would benefit from:<ul><li>Having some familiarity with programming microcontrollers. Arduino is fine.</li><li>Knowing the basics of how a microcontroller works (it has pins, what serial means, etc.).</li><li>Having a good grasp on programming fundamentals (you've worked in C, Python, JS, etc. before).</li></ul>Technical reqs (or, what laptop to bring along):<ul><li>Froth has a plugin for VSCode we will be using, which will make your life significantly easier. VSCode is highly suggested.</li><li>Froth is being developed in MacOS. Therefore, Macs (hopefully up to date), are ideal.</li><li>If you work with Linux or another Posix-like system, please message me and I can work with you to make sure the system is compatible with your unit.</li><li>Unfortunately, Windows is not supported at the moment.</li></ul> Nikolai Kozak is a Chilean designer, software developer, and former boatbuilder interested in nostalgic and esoteric forms of computation. He developed a serious interest in programming languages while at the Recurse Center, and has specialized in embedded systems for creatives while at NYU’s ITP program. This is a masks optional workshop.As with all NYC Resistor events, this class is 18+ and governed by our Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct, as well as accessibility information, can be found at <a href="http://www.nycresistor.com/participate/" title="http://www.nycresistor.com/participate/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.nycresistor.com/participate/.</a>This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

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