Hello.

I am Paul Kinlan.

A Developer Advocate for Chrome and the Open Web at Google.

I love the web. The web should allow anyone to access any experience that they need without the need for native install or content walled garden.

Generated Web Apps

Paul Kinlan

This blog post lists various web apps I've generated using Repl.it and WebSim,

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Object Detection and Augmentation

Paul Kinlan

I've been exploring Chrome's Shape Detection API and its potential, even creating a QR code detector with a JS polyfill. While I appreciate the API, I'm more impressed by libraries like Jeeliz, which offer faster face detection and broader cross-platform compatibility via WebGL and WASM. This tech allows for augmented reality experiences without large app downloads and data harvesting. There are numerous practical applications for this technology, from text selection and translation to product search and accessibility features. I believe the web is ideal for such experiences, and although I appreciate the native Shape Detection API, its inconsistencies across platforms raise questions about the need for native implementations when web-based solutions using WebGL and WASM can offer better consistency and reach.

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TRACK | A WebGL Experiment by Little Workshop

Paul Kinlan

TRACK is a musical and visual journey built with WebGL and WebVR. It features an evolving abstract environment made from procedurally generated geometric shapes, offering a unique experience with every viewing. It's built with Houdini and Three.js, and I highly recommend checking it out!

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