Welcome to the Plasma repository! Here, you can explore living computational cells that evolve directly in your browser. This project showcases how bugs can become features through natural selection.
Plasma combines the concepts of artificial life and cellular automata to create a unique experience. Users can interact with cells that evolve over time, demonstrating emergent behavior. This project is built with JavaScript, making it accessible in any modern web browser.
- Interactive Evolution: Watch as cells evolve based on natural selection.
- Bio-Inspired Design: The project takes inspiration from biological processes.
- Experimental Framework: Ideal for exploring concepts in computational biology.
- Genetic Algorithms: Utilize genetic algorithms to simulate evolution.
- Living Code: Experience code that adapts and changes.
To start using Plasma, you can download the latest release from our Releases page.
- Visit the Releases section.
- Download the latest version.
- Extract the files and open the
index.htmlfile in your browser.
Plasma employs cellular automata to simulate life-like behavior. Each cell follows simple rules that dictate its state based on its neighbors. Over time, these interactions lead to complex patterns and behaviors.
The cells in Plasma represent a grid where each cell can be alive or dead. The state of each cell changes based on a set of rules. For example:
- A live cell with fewer than two live neighbors dies (underpopulation).
- A live cell with two or three live neighbors lives on to the next generation.
- A live cell with more than three live neighbors dies (overpopulation).
- A dead cell with exactly three live neighbors becomes alive (reproduction).
Natural selection plays a crucial role in the evolution of the cells. Cells that adapt to their environment survive and reproduce, while others fade away. This process mimics real-world evolution, showcasing how complexity can arise from simple rules.
Plasma touches on various fascinating topics, including:
- Artificial Life: Study of life-like behavior in artificial systems.
- Bio-Inspired: Designs that draw from biological processes.
- Cellular Automata: Mathematical models for complex systems.
- Computational Biology: Application of computational techniques to understand biological data.
- Emergent Behavior: Complex patterns that arise from simple rules.
- Evolution Simulation: Modeling the process of evolution in a controlled environment.
- Experimental: A platform for testing new ideas and concepts.
- Genetic Algorithm: A method for solving optimization problems based on natural selection.
- JavaScript: The programming language used to create this project.
- Living Code: Code that changes and adapts over time.
- Morphogenetic: Study of the development of form and structure in organisms.
We welcome contributions to Plasma! If you're interested in helping out, please follow these steps:
- Fork the repository.
- Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
- Make your changes and commit them with clear messages.
- Push your changes to your fork.
- Submit a pull request.
Please ensure your code adheres to the project's style and includes appropriate tests.
Plasma is licensed under the MIT License. Feel free to use, modify, and distribute this project as you see fit.
Special thanks to all contributors and supporters of Plasma. Your efforts make this project possible. If you enjoy Plasma, consider sharing it with others!
For more information, visit our Releases page to download the latest version. Enjoy exploring the fascinating world of living computational cells!