// (comment) \ Language (API) \ Processing 1.0
Author: Casey Reas & Ben Fry
Description: Processing is an electronic sketchbook for developing ideas. It is a context for learning fundamentals of computer programming within the context of the electronic arts.
Keywords: Processing, Processing, Interactive Media, Electronic Arts, Programming, Java, Ben Fry, Casey Reas

Reference for Processing version 1.5. If you have a previous version, use the reference included with your software. If you see any errors or have suggestions, please let us know. If you prefer a more technical reference, visit the Processing Javadoc.

Name | ### // (comment)
Examples |
    // Draws two lines which divides the window
    // into four quadrants
    line(0, 50, 100, 50);  // Draw the horizontal line
    line(50, 0, 50, 100);  // Draw the vertical line
Description | Explanatory notes embedded within the code. Comments are used to remind yourself and to inform others about the details of the code. Single-line comments are signified with the two forward slash characters. Comments are ignored by the compiler.
Syntax |
    // comment
Parameters |
comment | any sequence of characters
Usage | Web & Application
Related | /* */ (multiline comment) /** */ (doc comment)

Updated on August 30, 2010 04:29:39pm EDT