Nifty Assignments: Particle Systems

In this CS2 assignment, students use a linked list to implement a particle system, a collection of graphical particles that move around the screen. Each particle has its own color, position, and velocity. By creating and moving thousands of particles, students can build scenes like a water fountain, an erupting volcano, a snowy day, a fireworks show, etc.

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2025-02-18
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https://doi.org/10.1145/3641555.3705043
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History and advancements in chemistry
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Nifty Assignments: Particle Systems

Keith Schwarz
History and advancements in chemistry
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Nifty Assignments: Particle Systems

Keith Schwarz
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In this CS2 assignment, students use a linked list to implement a particle system, a collection of graphical particles that move around the screen. Each particle has its own color, position, and velocity. By creating and moving thousands of particles, students can build scenes like a water fountain, an erupting volcano, a snowy day, a fireworks show, etc.

Stanford University (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 96%
History and advancements in chemistry
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