114 points babakode | 5 comments | 01 Jul 25 18:36 UTC | HN request time: 0.624s | source

I just launched JS1024 — a creative coding challenge with a strict limit: 1024 bytes of JavaScript.

No libraries. No frameworks. Just raw code.

You can submit visual effects, generative art, tiny games, synths, or whatever you can fit into 1KB of JavaScript.

Think of it as a spiritual successor to JS1k or the 4k demoscene — with a modern twist.

Would love feedback, ideas, or help spreading the word. And if you’ve ever made a tiny JS demo, please share — I’d love to see it.

1. econ ◴[01 Jul 25 19:28 UTC] No.44437244[source]▶

It is unclear if it must be canvas or if using the Dom is allowed.

2. skhameneh ◴[01 Jul 25 19:34 UTC] No.44437285[source]▶

I found it clear after reading the page, the “Demo Categories & Shim Details” gives three different options.

In short, canvas is not required, using the DOM is allowed.

3. moritzwarhier ◴[01 Jul 25 19:39 UTC] No.44437314[source]▶

> You can submit visual effects, generative art, tiny games, synths, or whatever you can fit into 1KB of JavaScript.

There is no mention of canvas

4. nomel ◴[01 Jul 25 20:07 UTC] No.44437569[source]▶

I think any local restrictions, beyond the 1024 character limit, would go against the spirit of it all.

5. babakode ◴[01 Jul 25 21:52 UTC] No.44438323[source]▶

There is two web technologies shims: HTML and Canvas

1KB JavaScript Demoscene Challenge Just Launched