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Sorting Algorithm Visualizer in C++ - Coggle Diagram
Sorting Algorithm Visualizer in C++
User Interface
Graphical Output
Displaying arrays as bars or lines representing values
Dynamic updates during sorting
Different color representations (highlighting elements being compared, swapped, or sorted)
Control Panel
Buttons: Start, Pause, Reset, Step Forward/Backward
Dropdown menu: Select algorithm (Bubble Sort, Merge Sort, Quick Sort, etc.)
Slider: Speed control (increase or decrease sorting speed)
User Input
Input array (randomly generated or custom input)
Option for different array sizes
Sorting Algorithms
Algorithm Implementations
Bubble Sort
Insertion Sort
Selection Sort
Merge Sort
Quick Sort
Heap Sort
Radix Sort (optional, for advanced users)
Algorithm Visualization Logic
Comparisons: Highlight elements being compared
Swaps: Highlight swaps between elements
Completed: Highlight the sorted array at the end
Core Logic
Algorithm Execution
Execute selected sorting algorithm based on user input
Step-by-step simulation of the algorithm
Timer/Speed Control
Control the speed of visualization
Use of delays or frame control to update the visualizer
Pause/Resume
Pause the execution of the algorithm
Resume from the paused state
Reset
Clear all progress and reset to initial state
C++ Programming
Data Structures
Arrays or vectors to store the elements
Helper functions to generate random or custom arrays
Graphics Library
Integration with a library like SFML, SDL, or OpenGL for rendering graphics
Alternative: Text-based visualization (if graphics library not used)
Object-Oriented Design
Class structure for the visualizer (e.g., Visualizer, Array, Algorithm)
Encapsulate sorting algorithms in separate classes or functions
Event Handling
User input (mouse clicks, keyboard for pausing, resuming, or stepping)
Event listeners for UI controls (start, stop, speed adjustments)
Project Organization
File Structure
main.cpp: The entry point of the program
SortingAlgorithms.h & SortingAlgorithms.cpp: Classes for different sorting algorithms
Visualizer.h & Visualizer.cpp: Logic for the visualizer
UI.h & UI.cpp: UI controls and interaction logic
CMakeLists.txt or Makefile: Build configuration for compilation
Documentation
Comments within code
README file explaining project structure, compilation, and usage
Version Control
Use Git for tracking changes and collaboration
Branching for different features or algorithms
Testing and Debugging
Unit Testing
Test individual algorithms for correctness
Ensure edge cases (sorted array, reverse sorted, duplicates)
Debugging Tools
Use of gdb or another debugger to step through code
Validate visual output corresponds to correct sorting steps
User Feedback
Display information about the current algorithm
Show comparisons, swaps, and sorted elements count
Additional Features (Optional)
Additional Sorting Algorithms
Shell Sort
Tim Sort
Counting Sort
Comparative Analysis
Compare the efficiency of algorithms (display the number of comparisons and swaps)
Adaptive UI
Allow for window resizing, more flexible visual customization
Performance Optimization
Optimization Techniques
Efficient rendering to avoid flickering
Optimize array updates to handle larger arrays smoothly
Resource Management
Memory management (especially if dynamic memory is used)
Avoid unnecessary copies or large data allocations