Graphical programming is based on the “dataflow” paradigm, which in mathematical terms is a directed graph with nodes that represent computations and arcs connecting the nodes that represent the flow ...

Many programmers stay within a graphical language when they're developing applications. But graphical- and text-based programming are much more complementary than most developers realize.

Let’s dive in! What It Is Node-RED is a graphical programming language built on Node.js. It implements a server and runs what are called “Flows”: programs based on Javascript.

The Garage Mode seems to be a fantastic introduction to node-based programming, which could kickstart a whole new generation of game developers. The depth and power of the tool seems almost ...