From 07535b578b210b226bcebdaa87c1096555eb6bb4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Rishav123raj Date: Sun, 6 Oct 2024 14:01:22 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] Added a new project idea for Stack Visualization --- Projects/1-Beginner/StackVisualizer.md | 76 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 76 insertions(+) create mode 100644 Projects/1-Beginner/StackVisualizer.md diff --git a/Projects/1-Beginner/StackVisualizer.md b/Projects/1-Beginner/StackVisualizer.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..1b06ccf9c --- /dev/null +++ b/Projects/1-Beginner/StackVisualizer.md @@ -0,0 +1,76 @@ +### **Application Name** +**Stack Visualizer** + +### **Tier** +**Tier: 1-Beginner** + +--- + +### **Application Description** + +**Purpose of this Application:** +The **Stack Visualizer** is an educational web application designed to help users learn and understand the **Stack data structure** and its operations. The purpose of this application is to provide an interactive and visual representation of the stack's behavior, allowing users to experiment with stack operations like **push**, **pop**, and **peek** in real-time. This hands-on approach will help beginners and students better understand the **LIFO (Last In First Out)** concept of stacks and its applications in programming. + +The visualizer is aimed at improving the learning experience by turning abstract theoretical concepts into a visual, interactive form. This tool can be a valuable resource for students learning data structures or developers revisiting core programming concepts. + +**Are there any resources needed in order to complete the project?** +Yes, the following resources will be needed to complete the project: + +- **Frontend technologies**: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (for UI design and interactivity). +- **JavaScript frameworks**: Optionally, a frontend library like **React** to build the interactive interface. +- **Graphics/Animation Libraries**: Libraries such as **D3.js** or CSS animations for smooth visualization of stack operations. +- **Code editor**: For implementing the logic and interface (e.g., VSCode or any preferred editor). +- **Basic understanding of Data Structures**: Resources like tutorials or articles on stack operations to assist with defining how the stack operates. + +--- + +### **User Stories** + +- **User can** visualize the stack structure on the screen, where elements are stacked from bottom to top. +- **User can** perform the **push** operation, which will visually add an element to the top of the stack. +- **User can** perform the **pop** operation, which will remove the top element from the stack, with animations showing the element being removed. +- **User can** view the **peek** operation, where the top element is highlighted without being removed, giving users a clear understanding of this operation. +- **User can** view stack overflow or underflow errors when trying to push elements into a full stack or pop from an empty stack, with appropriate messages displayed. +- **User can** clear the stack and reset all elements back to an initial state to start fresh. + +--- + +### **Bonus Features** + +- **User can** view the corresponding code (e.g., JavaScript/Python snippets) for each operation (push, pop, peek) performed in the stack visualizer. +- **User can** customize the input values to push into the stack and modify stack size dynamically. +- **User can** explore explanations and tooltips on hover for different stack operations, giving real-time feedback on what each operation does. +- **User can** switch between different data structures (e.g., Queue, Linked List) within the same application to understand and compare other data structures. + +--- + +### **Useful Links and Resources** + +Here are some useful resources that will help in building the **Stack Visualizer**: + +- **Understanding Stacks:** + - [GeeksforGeeks - Stack Data Structure](https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/stack-data-structure/) + - [Programiz - Stack Data Structure](https://www.programiz.com/dsa/stack) + +- **Frontend Development:** + - [React Documentation](https://reactjs.org/docs/getting-started.html) + - [D3.js Documentation for Data Visualization](https://d3js.org/) + +- **JavaScript Animations:** + - [CSS Tricks - Animating with JavaScript](https://css-tricks.com/controlling-css-animations-transitions-javascript/) + - [GreenSock (GSAP) Animation Library](https://greensock.com/) + +--- + +### **Example Projects** + +Here are a few example projects that have similar functionality to your **Stack Visualizer** and can act as inspiration: + +- **[Data Structure Visualizer](https://www.cs.usfca.edu/~galles/visualization/Algorithms.html)** + This project provides visualizations for various data structures including stacks, queues, linked lists, and trees. It serves as a good reference for how to present operations visually. + +- **[Algorithm Visualizer](https://algorithm-visualizer.org/)** + A platform that visualizes algorithms and data structures, including stacks. It’s a well-designed tool that showcases the use of stack operations in solving different algorithms. + +- **[Stack Data Structure Visualizer (CodePen)](https://rishav123raj.github.io/StackVisualizer/)** + A simple visualizer for stack operations using JavaScript and basic HTML/CSS. This is a basic implementation, and you can expand it further with more interactive features. From d5da3288e023b177a388d38c0abe3856a0e474e2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Rishav Raj Bhagat Date: Sun, 6 Oct 2024 14:02:35 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Update StackVisualizer.md --- Projects/1-Beginner/StackVisualizer.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/Projects/1-Beginner/StackVisualizer.md b/Projects/1-Beginner/StackVisualizer.md index 1b06ccf9c..3e69e1970 100644 --- a/Projects/1-Beginner/StackVisualizer.md +++ b/Projects/1-Beginner/StackVisualizer.md @@ -72,5 +72,5 @@ Here are a few example projects that have similar functionality to your **Stack - **[Algorithm Visualizer](https://algorithm-visualizer.org/)** A platform that visualizes algorithms and data structures, including stacks. It’s a well-designed tool that showcases the use of stack operations in solving different algorithms. -- **[Stack Data Structure Visualizer (CodePen)](https://rishav123raj.github.io/StackVisualizer/)** +- **[Stack Data Structure Visualizer](https://rishav123raj.github.io/StackVisualizer/)** A simple visualizer for stack operations using JavaScript and basic HTML/CSS. This is a basic implementation, and you can expand it further with more interactive features.