Treender

A genetic algorithm visualization tool with interactive evolution simulation.

Overview

Treender is a C++ application that simulates genetic algorithms through an interactive visual interface. Users can observe and influence the evolution of digital organisms represented as visual patterns.

Features

Interactive Evolution: Like/dislike organisms to guide evolution
Genetic Algorithm: DNA-based reproduction with mutation
Visual Representation: Organisms displayed as colorful patterns
Client-Server Architecture: Separate app and server components
Cross-Platform: Supports Web, Android, and Desktop platforms

Architecture

Treender
├── app/          # Main application (Raylib + Dear ImGui)
├── server/       # TCP server for data management
├── shared/       # Shared code (DNA logic, networking)
├── external/      # Third-party libraries
└── data.db       # SQLite database

Components

Application

Main Entry: app/src/main.cpp
Core Class: App class handles rendering, input, and evolution logic
Visualization: Uses Raylib for graphics and Dear ImGui for UI

Server

TCP Server: Handles client connections and data persistence
Database: SQLite for storing organism data and user preferences
Block Management: Tracks warnings and blocked organisms

Shared Library

DNA System: Genetic algorithm implementation (Dna.cpp)
Networking: TCP socket communication
Data Structures: Shared between app and server

Building

Prerequisites

CMake 3.10+
C++17 compiler
Raylib
Dear ImGui
SQLite3

Build Instructions

mkdir build
cd build
cmake ..
make

Running

Start the server:

./build/server

Run the application:

./build/app

Usage

Like/Disike: Click on organisms to influence evolution
Rotation: Drag to rotate the view
Statistics: View similarity scores and generation information

Database

The application uses SQLite database (data.db) to store:

Organism DNA data
User preferences
Blocked/warned organisms

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