Animal-Farm: An Extensible Framework for Algorithm Visualization

ISBN-13: 9783639027761 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 224 str.

Guido R

Opis

This work presents a frame work for algorithm animation that offers many unique features. This includes especially the highly flexible dynamicity of the framework regarding its assembly. The use of dyna­mic look-up data structures is extended to the administration of both components and their attributes. As a result, the framework allows the addition of individual components at run-time using dynamic loading as well as the removal of components or the introduction of new attributes. Other special features include the fully flexible bi­directional navigation control over the animation contents. The realization of the framework as a usable prototype underscores its flexibility and usability; the prototype adds yet more distinguishing features, such as the support for multiple generation and editing approaches and a built-in scripting language for modular animation components.