This C program utilizes SDL2 for graphics rendering and SDL_ttf for text rendering to factorize quadratic polynomials and visualize their graphs. If the polynomial is not factorizable, it displays the polynomial as it is.
- Clone this repository to your computer.
git clone https://github.com/your-user/your-project.git- Compile the program using a C compiler compatible with SDL2 and SDL_ttf. Make sure to install SDL2 and SDL_ttf on your system beforehand.
gcc -o polynomial_visualizer factorio/src/.c -lSDL2 -lSDL2_ttf -lm- Run the program :
./polynomial_visualizerNote : An executable for windows 32 bits is available.
Ensure that SDL2 and SDL_ttf are installed on your system before compiling the program. You can follow the appropriate installation instructions for your operating system on the official SDL2 and SDL_ttf websites: Note : if you use codeblock 20.03, you can directly open the project file but make sure to replace the apropriate path in :
- project->Build options->Linker settings (For the libraries file),
- project->Build options->Search directories->Compiler (For the path of the headers files)
- project->Build options->search directories->Linker (For the path of the libraries files)
SDL2: https://github.com/libsdl-org/SDL/releases/tag/release-2.28.4 SDL_ttf: https://github.com/libsdl-org/SDL_ttf/releases
Example 1 - Factored Polynomial When the program factors a quadratic polynomial, it displays it as follows:
Enter the coefficient a of the polynomial: 1 Enter the coefficient b of the polynomial: -3 Enter the coefficient c of the polynomial: 2 Factored polynomial: (x - 2)(x - 1)
Example 2 - Unfactored Polynomial When the polynomial is not factorizable, the program displays the polynomial as it is: Enter the coefficient a of the polynomial: 1 Enter the coefficient b of the polynomial: 2 Enter the coefficient c of the polynomial: 3 Unfactored polynomial: 1x^2 + 2x + 3
Please note that the graph visualization function is not entirely polished and may have graphical issues. I'm working on improving this feature. If you have any suggestions or contributions, feel free to share them.
Don't hesitate to open issues or contribute to the project to enhance this feature and resolve existing graphical problems.
This project is a reflection of my journey into programming, which began at the age of 14 when I sought to tackle a problem we studied in class. The experience of creating my first program and utilizing SDL, the only graphics library I knew at the time, ignited my passion for coding. While the application may not appear highly professional, it embodies my enthusiasm and dedication to learning. I hope this project inspires others to explore and create confidently.