Sorting_Vizualizer

Sorting_Vizualizer is a JavaFX desktop application for visualizing and interacting with classic sorting algorithms. It provides an educational, animated interface to help users understand how different sorting algorithms work step by step.

Features

• Visualize Bubble Sort, Selection Sort, Insertion Sort, Merge Sort, and Quick Sort
• Step-by-step animations using JavaFX Timeline
• Custom array input and random array generation
• Adjustable animation speed
• View detailed explanations and pseudocode for each algorithm
• Modern, responsive UI with clear color legends
• Simple "About" section with project information

Getting Started

1. Clone the repository
2. Open in your Java IDE (VS Code, IntelliJ, etc.)
3. Run src/App.java as a JavaFX application

Note: JavaFX must be configured in your IDE. No external dependencies or build scripts are required.

Project Structure

• src/App.java - Application entry point
• src/view.fxml - UI layout (FXML)
• src/Controller.java - Main controller for UI logic
• src/SortingAlgorithms.java - Sorting algorithm implementations with animation
• src/AlgorithmDescription.java - Algorithm explanations and pseudocode
• src/App.css - Centralized UI styling

How to Add a New Algorithm

1. Implement the algorithm in SortingAlgorithms.java (with animation support)
2. Add its name to the Algorithm ChoiceBox in Controller.java and view.fxml
3. Add a description and pseudocode in AlgorithmDescription.java

Animation System

• The application uses JavaFX's Timeline and KeyFrame classes to create smooth animations.
• Each sorting algorithm is implemented as a state machine where different states represent different phases of the algorithm execution
• The states are initial, comparing, swapping and sorted.
• The visualization updates at each step to show the current state of the sorting process
• Color coding is used to indicate different element states (unsorted, comparing, sorted, etc.)
• Performance metrics (comparisons and swaps) are tracked and displayed in real-time

Contributing

Pull requests are welcome! Please follow the existing code style and update documentation as needed.