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p5js-local-server [2024/02/20 21:28] – renick | p5js-local-server [2024/03/06 22:41] (current) – renick | ||
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+ | If you want to follow along with my files, you can: | ||
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+ | I'd suggest using one of your own, though! | ||
===== install nodejs and npm ===== | ===== install nodejs and npm ===== | ||
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+ | On a Mac, I recommend this process: | ||
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+ | - In your Documents folder, create a folder called ' | ||
+ | - In that folder, run the command: npm install http-server. | ||
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+ | Here's a tutorial on using the terminal on a Mac: https:// | ||
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+ | Here's a tutorial on using the terminal on a Windows: https:// | ||
===== make a directory for your project ===== | ===== make a directory for your project ===== | ||
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+ | I'd put this in the javascript directory that you made above. | ||
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+ | If http-server is not in your system PATH, then you need to call it explicitly with the path to the binary executable. That's in the location ./ | ||
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+ | For more on paths, see this tutorial: https:// | ||
===== use your browser to access the IP address indicated by http-server ===== | ===== use your browser to access the IP address indicated by http-server ===== | ||
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- | In my case, either of these can be used. In your case, you probably have the same first choice and a different second choice. Copy one of them from YOUR case and paste it in the address bar in your browser and hit enter. You should then be able to see your sketch in the browser. | + | In my case, either of these can be used. In your case, you probably have the same first choice and a different second choice. Copy one of them from YOUR case and paste it in the address bar in your browser and hit enter. You should then be able to see your sketch in the browser. |
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