Where Can I Find a Good Fractals Programming Tutorial?

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This discussion focuses on finding effective tutorials for programming fractals using languages such as C++, Java, Python, C#, Perl, Delphi, and OpenGL. Users emphasize the importance of understanding the underlying programming languages and adapting algorithms to specific languages and libraries. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by beginners, particularly with compiling and running fractal programs, and suggests that users learn the basics of their chosen language before attempting to implement fractal algorithms. Additionally, it notes that fractal rendering speed is more influenced by the algorithm than by GPU capabilities.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of C++ programming and its environment, specifically Dev C++ 5.0
  • Familiarity with Java applets and web scripting for displaying fractals
  • Knowledge of OpenGL for graphical rendering of fractals
  • Basic algorithm design principles for adapting fractal algorithms to different programming languages
NEXT STEPS
  • Research "Mandelbrot set programming in C++" for practical examples
  • Learn "Java applet development" for web-based fractal visualization
  • Explore "OpenGL basics for beginners" to understand graphical rendering
  • Study "algorithm optimization techniques" to improve fractal rendering speed
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Beginner and intermediate programmers interested in fractal mathematics, web developers looking to implement fractal visualizations, and anyone seeking to enhance their programming skills in C++, Java, or OpenGL.

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I want good tutorial on programming fractals using computer languages like C++,Java,Python,C#,Perl,Delphi,OpenGL.
I want to program various fractals using any above languages for that I need some tutorial.
Please suggest me some of the resources which are useful.
 
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This might be a good place to start. I'm not sure why you ask, though. There's plenty to be found about it on the internet.
 
Thanks Hobin, is that above program was compile in C++.
I want to post fractal calculating program on webpage with the help of Java or any other languages, how to do that.
Also fractals can be calculated by using OpenGL but my computer doesn't have good GPU.
Any other option can you suggest.
 
Dr. Physics said:
I want to post fractal calculating program on webpage with the help of Java or any other languages, how to do that.
You'd have to learn to either code a Java applet or use some sort of scripting on your webpage. A Java applet is probably easiest.

Dr. Physics said:
Also fractals can be calculated by using OpenGL but my computer doesn't have good GPU.
Then don't use your GPU. :smile: Though this might make things a bit more complicated. Are you an experienced programmer?
 
I am a high school student and an intermediate program.
The link which you post for fractal programming which compiler was used.
 
Dr. Physics said:
The link which you post for fractal programming which compiler was used.
I don't know, as it's not on the page. It shouldn't matter, though. I've gone through the code, and there is nothing nonstandard about it. It does not, however, give you a whole C/C++ program to just copy and run. You might want to learn a little more about the language itself before trying these examples.
 
I copy n pasted the program code but it shows error. I am using Dev C++ 5.0
 
Dr. Physics said:
I copy n pasted the program code but it shows error. I am using Dev C++ 5.0

Yes, that's because you can't copy and paste it, because it's not a program. It doesn't provide the C/C++ barebones your compiler requires. Like I said, if you just want to copy, paste and run such an application, try to learn a little more about the language first. :smile:
 
That tutorial is the one I've been using to learn about drawing the Mandelbrot set, it's very helpful, but you must adapt the algorithm to your language of choice, and you'll need to figure out how to use whatever 2d library you are using. OpenGL is fine, I made one in C using OpenGL. The fractal rendering speed is more dependent on the algorithm you use than it is on your graphics hardware.

There are much easier programs to write while you are still learning the basics of programming.
 

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