Coding Challenge #78: Simple Particle System

In this coding challenge, I explore the concept of a simple particle system and attempt to create a smoke effect with the p5.js library. Code: https://thecodingtrain.com/challenges...

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Related Coding Challenges:
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🚂 #160 Spring Forces:    • Coding Challenge 160: Spring Forces  

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:31 Define a particle system
01:12 Make a Particle class
02:11 Draw a particle
03:05 Add multiple particles
04:05 Move particles
05:04 Add particles over time
05:48 Fade particles
06:49 Remove particles
09:10 Remove particles in the correct order
11:40 Experiment with parameters
12:08 Conclusion

Editing by Mathieu Blanchette
Animations by Jason Heglund
Music from Epidemic Sound

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