Coding Challenge #124: Flocking Simulation

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Published on December 11, 2018 2:14:26 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhjuuHl6qHM

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In this coding challenge, I create a flocking simulation in JavaScript based on Craig Reynolds "boids" algorithm. Code: https://thecodingtrain.com/challenges/124-flocking-simulation

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References:
📄 Craig Reynolds' Paper on Boids: https://www.red3d.com/cwr/boids/
📕 Autonomous Agents - Nature of Code: https://natureofcode.com/book/chapter-6-autonomous-agents/
📘 The Computational Beauty of Nature: https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/computational-beauty-nature

Videos:
🌐 Original Boids Simulation: https://youtu.be/86iQiV3-3IA
➡️ Vectors - The Nature of Code: https://youtu.be/bKEaK7WNLzM
🪂 Autonomous Steering Agents: https://youtu.be/P_xJMH8VvAE
🔴 Coding Train Live 162: https://youtu.be/qtUV-DoSOpk?t=1350s

Related Coding Challenges:
🚂 #69 Evolutionary Steering Behaviors: https://youtu.be/flxOkx0yLrY

Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction to flocking!
2:07 What are boids?
2:33 Creating a system of boids
7:06 Discussing the flocking algorithm
7:38 Alignment!
21:48 Cohesion!
28:37 Separation!
37:00 Things to try!

Editing by Mathieu Blanchette
Animations by Jason Heglund
Music from Epidemic Sound

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