Building a Dynamic Sorting Visualizer with React and Javascript: A Deep Dive into the Codebase
In the vast landscape of data structures and algorithms, understanding different sorting mechanisms forms an integral part.
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Visualizing these algorithms makes it easier to comprehend how each step progresses and transforms the data structure. In this article, we take a behind-the-scenes look at a Sorting Visualizer web application, constructed using modern web technologies such as React and Javascript, and built to enhance your understanding of various sorting algorithms.
The Sorting Visualizer application we are about to explore showcases how Bubble Sort, Heap Sort, Merge Sort, and Quick Sort algorithms operate. We will embark on a comprehensive tour of its architecture, investigating its structure and workings down to the smallest detail. From the organizational hierarchy of the codebase, the different components, reducers, and actions involved in Javascript state management, to the algorithms themselves, we will explain how each part contributes to creating a fluid, interactive, and educational application. Buckle up for an intriguing expedition into the depths of a practical application designed to make learning algorithms an engaging experience.
Index.html
<html>
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<title>Sorting Visualizer</title>
<link rel="shortcut icon" type="image/ico" href="client/styling/icon.ico"/>
</head>
<body>
<div id="app" />
<script src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/3.1.1/jquery.min.js"></script>
<script src="client/public/bundle.js" type="text/javascript"></script>
</body>
</html>