An introduction to Rivulet

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Rivulet from Daniel Temkin is an ‘esolang’ (esoteric programming language) that offers a very visual approach to programming. Instead of the textual characters we are more familiar with, the symbols of the language are lines that make up ‘strands’ laid out in maze-like patterns. I think it prompts some interesting questions about comprehension of visualization and coding.

I’ve created a series of pages introducing the language:

• 1. Introduction to Rivulet / Jo Wood | Observable
• 2. Rivulet Data Strands / Jo Wood | Observable
• 3. Rivulet Action Strands / Jo Wood | Observable
• 4. Rivulet Levels and Decisions / Jo Wood | Observable

And an editor to make constructing Rivulet programs a little easier:

• Rivulet Editor / Jo Wood | Observable