Though this is barely functional, here is a link to a Mandelbrot Set explorer
I modeled it after a Java program that actually is functional. I am doing this as a way to teach myself JavaScript. That explains the barely functional bit. It turns out placing JavaScript on a WordPress page is not entirely simple.
(updated June 24) Since the use-plugin-hide-your-code-in-the-header technique was not visually pleasing (the colors were sometimes, but not always, hatched, and the coordinates of mouse clicks were not consistent) I moved my code over to CodePen and updated the link. Of course, they want a subscription for better options, but that’s not happening just yet.
You see, the beauty of coding as a hobby is that, if properly followed, it can eat up hours in a stimulating way at nearly zero cost.
Next steps: make the explorer responsive to mobile devices, not just mouse clicks.
Then: finish adding features that no one will ever use.
Finally: find a way to turn math into cash.
Well, if you’ve read this far, my third blog post, I commend you for your courage and stamina. I have no solid plan for where this will go, but feel free to keep on reading.
Thanks,
Pax.