Dwitter
JavaScript demos in 140 characters. The gap between how little code there is and what appears is the whole appeal.
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How to get the most from it
Dwitter sits in Generative Art under Make, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something brainy, clever and mesmerising.
About this category: Algorithms as a medium: flow fields, particle systems, tilings and fractals you can steer. Output tends to be wallpaper-grade within a minute.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Giving your brain a workout
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- Watching something hypnotic for a while
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
Dwitter: quick answers
Is Dwitter free?
Yes. Dwitter is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Dwitter?
No. You can use Dwitter without signing up for anything.
Does Dwitter work on a phone?
Not well. We file Dwitter as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is Dwitter safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Dwitter take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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