Gist 56275be8d8f834fd4fc14d0b3723c4c7
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MMistyBlunch
Last edited Nov 18, 2019
Created on Nov 18, 2019
This example visualizes a data-flow network where nodes and edges are drawn on an HTML5 Canvas, using a force-directed layout to position the interconnected elements. The code relies on the D3.js library for the simulation, specifically invoking `d3.forceSimulation` to compute physical forces like repulsion and attraction between linked nodes. The rendering is handled through Canvas’s `getImageData` method, which samples pixel data to construct the final image, giving the network a granular, rasterized appearance. The data itself is sourced from a fixed array embedded in the gist, representing a small set of named entities and their relationships.
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