Anicode – Coding Through Animations

Introduction

Anicode is a prototype website that explores how animations can enhance the learning experience for college and university students studying data structures and algorithms. By leveraging the power of visual representation, Anicode aims to make complex topics easier to grasp and understand.

Although this is currently just a prototype, I plan to develop it further as a side project to create something truly meaningful. The final website will feature:

• Animated explanations for all major data structures.
• Visual demonstrations of complex algorithms that many students struggle with.
• An algorithm visualizer, allowing students to dry-run their own code and see step-by-step execution.

Technologies I Will Be Using

To build Anicode, I will be leveraging modern web technologies that ensure scalability, performance, and smooth animations:

1. Next.js

I will be using Next.js for both the frontend and backend due to its server-side rendering capabilities, seamless API routes, and excellent performance.

2. Strapi CMS

For content management, I plan to use Strapi, a more scalable CMS that will allow flexibility in handling learning resources, tutorials, and animation data.

3. Manim

For animations, I will be utilizing Manim, a powerful Python library designed for high-quality mathematical and algorithmic animations. Special thanks to Grant Sanderson (creator of 3Blue1Brown) for this incredible tool that makes it easier to create engaging and precise visual content.

Conclusion

Anicode has the potential to revolutionize how students learn and interact with data structures and algorithms. By incorporating animations and interactive visualizations, the learning process can become much more intuitive and engaging. This is just the beginning, and I am excited to work on this project to bring a unique learning experience to students worldwide.