Boids
An interactive simulation of flocking behavior using the Boids algorithm, implemented with p5.js. Explore how simple rules create complex emergent behavior through adjustable alignment, cohesion, and separation controls.
Software engineer, musician, lover of learning.
I’m Alexander, a software engineer based in The UK. I’ve spend the last 10 years helping enterprises build modern, fast and reliable software. I mostly focus on Rust 🦀, Zig, Golang, Kotlin, Node.js, Typescript, React and AWS. I’m also a keen musician; playing the piano, guitar and renaissance lute.
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