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Overview
An interactive algorithm visualization platform with AI-powered solutions via Gemini. Features step-by-step execution timelines for arrays, trees, graphs, and hash maps with smooth animations.
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Key Contributions
- ◆Built animation engine using state-driven rendering for deterministic UI
- ◆Designed step-by-step execution pipeline for sorting, searching, and graph algorithms
- ◆Integrated Gemini AI for optimal solutions with execution timelines
- ◆Maintained 60fps during complex animations
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Engineering Deep Dive
The visualization engine uses a producer-consumer pattern: the algorithm module produces state snapshots at each step, while the renderer consumes them at a configurable frame rate. The Gemini AI integration generates annotated execution traces that map directly to visualization steps.
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Challenges
- ◆Frame-based animation timing without blocking the UI thread
- ◆Decoupling algorithm logic from rendering layer
- ◆Performance optimization for large datasets
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Learnings
- ◆State machine patterns for animation control
- ◆AI integration for code analysis
- ◆Canvas-based visualization performance
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