Libraries

A programming library is a file of code that contains pre-built objects and functions that you can use in your own app’s code. Everyone uses code libraries — from beginning coders to the most advanced programmers.

The advantages of using a code library include:

• You can reduce the amount of code that you have to write yourself.

• You can create (and revise) your app more quickly.

• You can make your app do things that are more advanced than what you could code on your own.

A library is written in a particular programming language, such as JavaScript, Arduino, etc. Some examples of JavaScript libraries include: jQuery, P5, Phaser, etc.