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# `alive` - livecoding with persistent expressions
`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.
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Unlike other livecoding languages, programming with `alive` 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, `alive` will apply your changes to the running
system seamlessly, without resetting any part of your program (unless you want
it to).
`alive` is free and open source software. The code is currently being hosted
[on github][:*web*:], and is licensed under [GPLv3][license].
If you want to learn more or try out `alive` yourself, the
[getting started][guide] page is a good place to start. On the other hand, if
you are a curious about the motivations and concepts behind `alive`, you can
find more in-depth information on these topics in the
['persistent expressions' introductory article][rationale].
[guide]: guide.html
[rationale]: https://s-ol.nu/alivecoding
[license]: https://github.com/s-ol/alive/blob/master/LICENSE
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