Random Walk Simulation

A colorful visualization of random walkers using SFML ,C++.

random-walk.mp4

Features

• Multiple agents performing random walks simultaneously
• Each agent has a unique, randomly generated color
• Smooth movement with configurable number of agents
• Real-time visualization using SFML
• Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, Linux, macOS)

Prerequisites

• C++17 or later
• CMake 3.10 or later
• SFML 2.5.1 or later

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/random-walk.git
   cd random-walk

2. Create a build directory and compile:

   mkdir build && cd build
   cmake ..
   make

Usage

Run the program with the following command:

./RandomWalk [number_of_agents]

• number_of_agents (optional): Number of random walkers (default: 5)

Example

To run with 10 agents:

./RandomWalk 10

How It Works

The simulation creates multiple agents that move randomly in one of four cardinal directions (up, down, left, right) at each step. Each agent leaves a trail of its movement, creating interesting patterns over time.

Key Components

• Agents: Each agent is represented by a small square that moves randomly
• Colors: Each agent is assigned a unique, random color using HSV color space for better visual distinction
• Movement: At each step, an agent randomly chooses a direction and moves in that direction

Customization

You can modify the following parameters in the source code:

• #define HEIGHT 800 - Window height
• #define WIDTH 600 - Window width
• window.setFramerateLimit(60) - Frame rate limit

Acknowledgments

• SFML - Simple and Fast Multimedia Library

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