Fract-ol 🌌

Fract-ol is a visually stunning fractal generation program built in C. Utilizing the modern MLX42 graphics library, Fract-ol renders intricate fractals such as the Mandelbrot and Julia sets with real-time controls for zooming, panning, and iteration adjustments.

Features ✨

• Interactive Fractal Exploration: Zoom, pan, and modify iterations dynamically.
• Multiple Fractal Sets:
  • Mandelbrot Set
  • Julia Set (customizable with complex parameters)
• Smooth Color Transitions: Gradient-based colorization for an immersive visual experience.
• Keyboard & Mouse Controls: Intuitive inputs for seamless interaction.
• Customizable Parameters: Adjust the view and iterations to explore fractal depths.

Installation ⚙️

Requirements

• C Compiler: GCC, Clang, or similar.
• MLX42 Library: Ensure you have MLX42 installed. Follow the MLX42 documentation for setup.
• Libft: The custom libft library is a dependency.

Build Instructions

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone git@github.com:NikolasGoulios/Fract-ol.git
   cd fract-ol
   

2. Compile the project using the provided Makefile:

   make
   

3. Run the program:

   ./fractol [fractal_name] [optional parameters]
   
   

Usage

Command-line Arguments

Usage: ./fractol [fractol_name] [complex_number]

./fractol mandelbrot

./fractol julia -0.5 0.4

Core Components 🛠️

• Fractal Calculation: Implements fractal-specific formulas (Mandelbrot, Julia).
• Rendering: Converts fractal computations to pixel data.
• Event Handling: Supports keyboard and mouse interaction for real-time updates.
• Utility Functions: Manages cleanup, parsing, and initialization tasks.

That Was it. Thank you all !!!