Editing Portal:Graphics Programming (section)

=== Creative coding and generated art ===

Perl can also be used for creative coding and generated art. Modules such as GD, Imager, SVG, Cairo, PDL, and OpenGL can generate visual output from rules, randomness, mathematical functions, text, data, or user input.

Perl’s expressive syntax, hashes, arrays, regular expressions, and CPAN modules make it capable of generating:

* fractals;
* random patterns;
* algorithmic art;
* text-driven graphics;
* data-driven posters;
* procedural icons;
* generative SVG;
* animated image sequences;
* mathematical visualizations.

This playful side of Perl graphics is consistent with Perl culture. Perl has always encouraged experimentation, compact programs, and creative misuse of tools.