XaoS.js
Real-time fractal zoomer ported to the browser, smooth enough that the boundary keeps unfolding as fast as you dive.
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How to get the most from it
XaoS.js 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 mesmerising, brainy and beautiful.
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
- Watching something hypnotic for a while
- Giving your brain a workout
- Looking at something lovely
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
XaoS.js: quick answers
Is XaoS.js free?
Yes. XaoS.js is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use XaoS.js?
No. You can use XaoS.js without signing up for anything.
Does XaoS.js work on a phone?
Not well. We file XaoS.js as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is XaoS.js safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does XaoS.js take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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