fract-ol - 42 Network

Overview

fract-ol is a project from the 42 Network designed to explore fractals using MiniLibX (mlx), a simple graphics library. The goal of the project is to render and interact with fractals like the Mandelbrot set, Julia set, and optionally the Burning Ship fractal. This project introduces fundamental concepts in graphical programming, including the use of complex numbers, interactive controls, and performance optimization.

Project Scope

In this project, you will:

• Use MiniLibX to create a window and render fractals.
• Implement fractal algorithms for the Mandelbrot set, Julia set, and Burning Ship.
• Handle keyboard and mouse inputs for interactive controls (zoom, pan, iterations).
• Use complex numbers to generate fractals.
• Optimize the rendering for better performance, especially with higher iterations.

Learning Outcomes

• Understanding the use of complex numbers in graphics programming.
• Implementing fractal algorithms from scratch.
• Working with MiniLibX for 2D graphics rendering.
• Handling interactive user inputs for zooming, panning, and changing iterations.
• Optimizing the rendering and performance of fractal visuals.

Usage

How to Build and Run

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/msabr/FRACTOL_1337
   cd FRACTOL_1337
   

2. Build the mandatory part:

   make
   

3. Run mandelbrot:

   ./fractol mandelbrot
   

4. Run julia:

   ./fractol julia -0.8 0.156
   

Additional commands

• make clean: remove object files.
• make fclean: remove the program and object files.
• make re: rebuild everything.