Data structure visualization with latex and prefuse

Erkan, Ali; VanSlyke, T. J.; Scaffidi, Timothy M.

doi:10.1145/1269900.1268870

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“…We began the development process by examining existing visualization tools (Chen and Sobh, 2001) (Erkan, VanSlyke and Scaffidi, 2007). What we found was surprising: there are many existing visualization tools freely available on the Internet already, but all of them are significantly lacking either in their flexibility, content, detail or visual attractiveness.…”

Section: Development Processmentioning

confidence: 99%

ABSTRACT CONCEPTS TO CONCRETE IMPLEMENTATION - Visualizing the Evolution of Data Structures through Animation

Smith

Strauss

Maher

2010

Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Computer Supported Education

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Data Structures and Algorithms courses are known to be a particularly challenging hurdle to overcome for computer science students. Specifically, many students struggle with being able to visualize detailed transformations as data structures evolve under standard operations. Such an understanding is a critical factor for success in later software engineering courses, and therefore represents a vital platform on which many more advanced principles are built. This paper describes a data structure visualization tool designed to graphically demonstrate the manipulation of well-known data structures via standard operations. The tool is designed to enable instructors to enhance the effectiveness of their lectures, and for students wishing to solidify their understanding of key concepts via a user-friendly, animated environment. We detail the primary features of the software, discuss the key benefits, and describe potential future enhancements.ABSTRACT CONCEPTS TO CONCRETE IMPLEMENTATION -Visualizing the Evolution of Data Structures through Animation 285

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Section: Development Processmentioning

confidence: 99%