PDE File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .pde
Description Processing Development Environment Source Code File
Primary Association Processing Programming Language
File Type Text
MIME Type text/plain
Encoding UTF-8
Developed By Processing Foundation
Function Source Code
Opens With Processing IDE, Text Editors
API Support Available in the Processing Environment
Scripting Language Base Java
Compilation Needs to be compiled to a Java applet
Platform Cross-Platform (Windows, Mac, Linux)
Project Structure Supports multiple PDE files within a single project
Version Control Compatibility Compatible with standard version control systems
Characteristics Easy to learn syntax, Graphics and interaction oriented
Usage Interactive visualizations, digital art, educational purposes
Extension Flexibility Supports adding of additional libraries for extended functionality
Interactive Mode Supports real-time code changes and preview
Debugging Tools Integrated Debugger in Processing IDE