Force-based algorithms (graph drawing) — http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Force-based_algorithms_(graph_drawing)
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Last edited May 1, 2011
Created on May 1, 2011
This example demonstrates force-based graph drawing, showing how nodes connected by springs settle into a stable, low-energy layout. It uses a custom simulation (not a library) that iteratively applies Coulomb repulsion between all node pairs and Hooke’s law attraction along edges, integrating velocities with damping until kinetic energy falls below a threshold. Position updates are drawn to a canvas, and the data is a small, hard-coded graph of nodes and springs. The code also includes a stats display for total kinetic energy, letting viewers watch convergence.
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