When did Nanette Wylde launch haikU?
Nanette Wylde launched haikU in 2001. The project appeared as a browser-based interface built with CGI, HTML, and Perl code.
Questions about Haiku
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What technical stack does haikU use to generate poems?
haikU uses CGI, HTML, and Perl code to build its browser-based interface. The system pulls random selections from three separate repositories to construct each poem.
How many syllables are required for lines in haikU poems?
Each poem follows standard English syllabic structures of five, seven, and five lines. These repositories hold distinct lines following the five-seven-five syllabic structure.
Can visitors contribute their own work to the haikU database?
Visitors can submit their own first, middle, or last lines directly to the database. Each line type has its own specific button for posting to designated bins.
Who documented the coherence of haikU output alongside unintended poetic juxtapositions?
Scott Rettberg documented the coherence of its output alongside unintended poetic juxtapositions. He highlighted the use of a randomizing function to produce startling juxtapositions.