Force-Directed Tree

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Force-Directed Tree

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Last edited Jun 26, 2019

Created on Apr 25, 2016

A force-directed tree renders 1,000 procedurally generated nodes connected in a hierarchical link pattern, with a force simulation continuously repositioning them. The code uses `d3.forceSimulation` with charge, link, x, and y forces to drive the layout, while drawing to a Canvas 2D context. Nodes appear as small filled circles, and links are stroked lines in gray, with the entire scene offset to the canvas center. Interactive dragging is enabled via `d3.drag`, letting users pull any node and observe the layout rebalance in real time.

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This randomly-generated tree is positioned using a force simulation.

gpl-3.0 Licensed

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