#160: Elegant Code

Thursday, July 18th, 7:30pm at Barrel O’ Fun and on Twitch

This month we delve into the mind of the programmer as they write the most beautiful code!

“JavaScript Haikus – Tiny Code Adventures” by Frank Force

Ever wondered how computer code becomes art? This talk will explore the fun and creative hobby of tiny programming. Frank will show you how to craft art, games, and animations in your web browser with just a few lines of code.

Frank Force is a game developer and generative artist, with over 20 years of experience in creative coding. He specializes in writing tiny JavaScript programs that produce stunning digital art and visual effects.

“My FizzBuzz Obsession: A Quixotic Quest to Find the World’s Most Elegant Computer Program” by Dr. Brandon Wiley

FizzBuzz is a simple programming challenge designed for use in technical interviews to demonstrate the most basic level of knowledge about computer programming. This talk will delve into the dark depths of the human soul, following a dangerous obsession to write the perfect implementation of this trivial task while contemplating the aesthetics of abstract symbolism. No knowledge of computer programming is required from the audience.

Dr. Brandon Wiley is a conceptual artist working in the mediums of technology, computation, and information. He is President of Operator Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit that develops bespoke technology for vulnerable populations in extremely repressive countries.

“I Love Deleting Code, and No One Can Stop Me” by Steven Hazel

I’ve spent most of my career working on code, but my favorite part of the job isn’t writing code—it’s deleting it. In fact, looking at the stats over the course of many years, it turns out that I’ve mostly been deleting code for a living. This talk will explore why deleting more code than you write is actually good, and how to get away with it.

Steven Hazel is a technologist with almost 30 years of experience building software and software companies. He’s currently exploring ideas in music equipment and audio effects.

We have a new venue!


the bar inside the
Alamo Drafthouse Mueller

  • Shows are the last Thursday of every month at 7:30pm.
  • The Barrel opens at 4pm. The show is free, so arrive early to get a good seat.
  • They have a full bar including beers on tap and a great food menu.
  • There’s parking in the garage behind the Alamo Mueller along McBee street. Barrel O’ Fun will validate parking for up to 4 hours. Simply bring your ticket with you to the bar.
  • The Barrel O’ Fun website has menus, map and more.