alv
- livecoding with persistent expressions
alv
(pronounced “alive”) is a new type of programming environment and
language specifically designed for (live) performances where code is edited
while it is running, such as livecoding or algorave music performances.
Unlike other livecoding languages, programming with alv
does not mean
evaluating separate pieces of code and sending individual commands to the
programming environment. Instead, you can keep editing the program as a whole
and whenever you save the file, alv
will apply your changes to the running
system seamlessly, without resetting any part of your program (unless you want
it to).
alv
is free and open source software. The code is currently being hosted
on github, and is licensed under GPLv3.
If you want to learn more or try out alv
yourself, the
getting started page is a good place to start. On the other hand, if
you are a curious about the motivations and concepts behind alv
, you can find
more in-depth information on these topics in the
‘persistent expressions’ article.