Rohith-K/Mandelbrot-Set-using-SDL

Plotting Mandelbrot Set using SDL 2.0

Implementation of plotting the Mandelbrot Set using the SDL library for rendering.

Project Architecture

SDLWindow.h/.cpp: - Encapsulates the window display settings

MandelbrotSet.h/.cpp: - Container class that holds an instance of SDLWindow - Class proprietary methods to compute the brightness and scale the pixel values

main.cpp: - Driver program and entry point for execution

Udacity CppND Capstone Project rubric points addressed:

README

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Compiling and Testing

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Loops, Functions, I/O

• The project demonstrates an understanding of C++ functions and control structures.

Object Oriented Programming

• The project uses Object Oriented Programming techniques (SDLWindow.h/.cpp | MandelbrotSet.h/.cpp)
• Classes use appropriate access specifiers for class members (SDLWindow.h/.cpp | MandelbrotSet.h/.cpp)
• Class constructors utilize member initialization lists (MandelbrotSet.cpp, line 22)
• Classes abstract implementation details from their interfaces (SDLWindow.h/.cpp | MandelbrotSet.h/.cpp)

Dependencies for Running Locally

• cmake >= 3.7
  • All OSes: click here for installation instructions
• make >= 4.1 (Linux, Mac), 3.81 (Windows)
  • Linux: make is installed by default on most Linux distros
  • Mac: install Xcode command line tools to get make
  • Windows: Click here for installation instructions
• gcc/g++ >= 5.4
  • Linux: gcc / g++ is installed by default on most Linux distros
  • Mac: same deal as make - install Xcode command line tools
  • Windows: recommend using MinGW
• SDL 2.0
  • Linux: sudo apt install cmake libsdl2-dev g++
  • Windows: https://www.libsdl.org/download-2.0.php

Build and Run Instructions

1. Clone this repo.
2. Make a build directory in the top level directory: mkdir build && cd build
3. Compile: cmake .. && make
4. Run it: ./mandelbrot