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Developer tools · #p5js
Learn how to optimize p5.js performance by using noLoop() and loop() to switch from continuous rendering to event-driven animations.
Learn how to use p5.js createGraphics to move static drawing off the main draw loop, boost frame rates, and manage GPU memory trade‑offs.
Step‑by‑step guide to render a rotating 3D cube with p5.js using the WebGL renderer, including setup, lighting, camera, checks, and fallback tips.
Learn when to use p5.js Global Mode versus Instance Mode. This guide compares namespace pollution, framework integration, and provides a concrete implementation for modular canvases.
When a p5.js sketch loads but no sound plays, the console often shows "Failed to play audio." This guide walks through diagnosing autoplay blocks, MIME type issues, silent load failures, and suspended Web Audio contexts, offering concrete checks and fixes.
Stop fighting absolute coordinates in p5.js. Learn how to use translate(), push(), and pop() to create modular, reusable components that rotate and move independently.
Learn how to use p5.Graphics in p5.js to create off‑screen buffers for static backgrounds, filters, and layered effects while managing memory trade‑offs.
Learn how to use p5.js Instance Mode to prevent global namespace pollution and safely integrate multiple sketches into complex web applications.
p5.js global mode breaks down the moment you embed sketches in a larger page or run two at once. Instance mode fixes it with a small, mechanical rewrite — here's how, and what it costs.
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