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The project titled 'Pathfinder and Visualizer' aims to create an interactive web application that simplifies the learning of pathfinding algorithms such as Dijkstra's, A*, BFS, and DFS through real-time visualizations. The project will feature a grid interface for users to interact with, allowing them to visualize the algorithms' operations step-by-step. Deliverables include a functional web app, algorithm implementations, performance metrics, and comprehensive documentation.

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Temp Project Proposal

The project titled 'Pathfinder and Visualizer' aims to create an interactive web application that simplifies the learning of pathfinding algorithms such as Dijkstra's, A*, BFS, and DFS through real-time visualizations. The project will feature a grid interface for users to interact with, allowing them to visualize the algorithms' operations step-by-step. Deliverables include a functional web app, algorithm implementations, performance metrics, and comprehensive documentation.

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MCA Sec-B PROJECT PROPOSAL

PROJECT AND TEAM INFORMATION

Project Title

Pathfinder and Visualizer

Student / Team Information


Team Name: Joshi, Gaurav:24391321
Optimal Seekers
Team # DS_PG_II_98
[email protected]

Team member 1 (Team Lead) Mahra, Mayank:24391414


mayanksingmahra@gmail
.com

Team member 2 Semwal, Rishabh – 987654321


[email protected]

Team member 2

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MCA Sec-B PROJECT PROPOSAL

PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION

Motivation

Understanding pathfinding algorithms like Dijkstra's, A*, BFS, and DFS can be difficult due to their abstract logic.
This project aims to simplify learning by providing an interactive visualizer that demonstrates how these
algorithms explore nodes and find the optimal path in real-time.
Visualizing algorithms helps students grasp complex concepts, improves problem-solving skills, and serves as an
educational tool for both beginners and developers. It bridges the gap between theory and practical
implementation, making learning more engaging and effective.
Why is this Important?
1. Improved Learning Experience
2. Problem-Solving Skills
3. Debugging Assistance
4. Educational Tool
5. Real-World Application Simulation

State of the Art / Current solution

Today, pathfinding algorithms are typically learned through theoretical explanations, pseudocode, and static
diagrams in textbooks or online tutorials. Some platforms like GeeksforGeeks, VisuAlgo, and LeetCode provide
code-based explanations with limited visual demonstrations.
However, these solutions often lack interactive visualizations that show step-by-step traversal, making it harder for
beginners to understand the real-time working of algorithms. Additionally, most available tools focus on code rather
than visual learning, which limits their effectiveness for those who prefer practical, hands-on learning
experiences.

Project Goals and Milestones


The primary goal of this project is to create an interactive visualizer that simplifies the learning of pathfinding
and graph traversal algorithms. The project aims to provide an intuitive, user-friendly platform where users can
see how algorithms operate step-by-step on a grid.
Initial Milestones:
1. Grid Interface Development:
o Design a dynamic grid with adjustable size.
o Allow users to select Start Node, End Node, and Obstacles.
2. Algorithm Implementation:
o Implement BFS, DFS, and Dijkstra's Algorithm.
o Display real-time node exploration.
3. Visualization Features:
o Animate node traversal.
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o Reset and speed control functionality.
MCA Sec-B PROJECT PROPOSAL

Project Approach
The project will be designed as an interactive web application to visualize pathfinding and graph traversal algorithms.
The solution will focus on providing a step-by-step dynamic visualization of how each algorithm explores the grid,
helping users understand its working in a more intuitive way.
Design Plan:
1. User Interface Design:
o Grid-based layout using CSS Grid.
o Allow users to place Start Node, End Node, and Obstacles through simple mouse clicks.
2. Algorithm Implementation:
o Modular functions for algorithms like BFS, DFS, Dijkstra's, and A*.
o Each algorithm will be animated, showing visited nodes and the final path in different colors.
3. Visualization System:
o Use Canvas API or CSS Grid for rendering the grid.
o Async functions to animate the grid step-by-step without blocking the UI.
4. Performance Optimization:
o Optimize rendering for larger grids.
o Implement non-blocking animations with async/await and requestAnimationFrame

System Architecture (High Level Diagram)

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Project Outcome / Deliverables

 Interactive Web App – A functional pathfinding visualizer with grid-based UI, algorithm selection, and real-time
animations.
 Algorithm Implementations – BFS, DFS, Dijkstra's, and A* with step-by-step visualization.
 Performance Metrics – Execution time, visited nodes count, and complexity analysis.
 Documentation – Technical report, user guide, and project summary.
 Deployment – Hosted on Netlify/Vercel with source code on GitHub.

Assumptions
 Grid-Based Environment – The pathfinding problem is represented on a 2D grid, where nodes are connected in a
uniform manner.
 Unweighted & Weighted Paths – Some algorithms (BFS, DFS) assume equal movement cost, while others (Dijkstra,
A*) consider weighted paths.
 Valid Start & End Nodes – The user will always place valid Start and End nodes on the grid.
 Static Obstacles – Once placed, obstacles remain fixed during algorithm execution.
 No Dynamic Changes During Execution – The user won’t modify the grid while an algorithm is running.
 Finite Grid Size – The grid is of fixed dimensions, ensuring computational feasibility

References
 Algorithms: CLRS, GeeksforGeeks, Wikipedia
 Web Development: React.js, Tailwind CSS, Canvas API (MDN)
 Similar Projects: Pathfinding Visualizer (GitHub), VisuAlgo
 Deployment: Netlify, Vercel

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