Storyteller is a programming language-independent editor plugin that generates web pages to recreate and animate entire programming sessions. Developers can play back their work and add comments to describe the evolution of their code. Playbacks are simple web pages that can be easily shared with others.

How to View a Code Playback Video (8:40)

The author of a playback can use it to reflect on their work, understanding what went well and what didn’t. They can create a narrative about how and why their code evolved the way it did.

Collections of playbacks can be used for:

• Programming tutorial/video/book replacement – These are a great way to show others how you think about writing code
• Team learning resources – A shared code blog for team members
• Code review preparation – Reviewing changes with full context
• Version control documentation – Supplementing commit messages
• Technical presentations – Showcasing your code to others

There are resources on this page to help you get started with Storyteller.

• Viewing a Code Playback
• Creating Your Own Code Playbacks