Fractals

Fractals is a console-based C++ program for generating various fractals:

• Mandelbrot Set
• Julia Set
• Sierpinsky Carpet
• Sierpinsky Triangle

The program is colorful, using ANSI escape codes to display the fractals and messages in the console.

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Features

• Interactive console interface with command support
• Built-in help and error messages for invalid commands
• Adjustable fractal parameters:
  • Scale
  • Iteration count
  • For Julia Set: real and imaginary parts of the complex parameter
• No external libraries required (self-contained)
• Cross-platform (requires a console with ANSI escape code support)

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Installation and Build

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/Vladyslaa/Fractals.git
cd Fractals

2. Compile with GCC (or any C++ compiler):

g++ -std=c++23 src/Fractals.cpp src/Core.cpp -O3 -o Fractals.exe

-O3 enables optimizations for faster execution. Remove for debugging. C++23 standart is required

3. Run the program:

./Fractals.exe

4. Inside the program, type commands to generate fractals. Use the commands command for a list of available commands.

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Example Usage

Mandelbrot Set

> mandelbrot 1000 750

Output:

Julia Set

> maxiter 500
> julia 1000 500 -0.7 0.27

maxiter sets the maximum iteration depth -0.7 - real part 0.27 - imaginary part

Output:

Serpinsky Triangle

> serpinsky triangle 1000 1000

Output: