Creative coding vs Data visualisation
Creative coding and data visualisation have 95% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Creative coding | Data visualisation |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 3 hours a week | 3 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | Something you made | Something you made |
| Feels | Lively | Lively |
| To start | Free | Free |
Choose creative coding if
- Easier to do alone
Free to start, and little or nothing after that.
Choose data visualisation if
- More social
Free to start, and little or nothing after that.
What you'll need
- Creative coding: Free tools Full cost breakdown
- Data visualisation: Free tools Full cost breakdown