Alpha-Beta Visualizer

A visual exploration tool for the Minimax algorithm with Alpha-Beta pruning.
Live Demo | GitHub Repo

Overview

Alpha-Beta Visualizer is an interactive educational web tool designed to help learners understand how the Minimax algorithm works with and without alpha-beta pruning. It presents the search process visually, highlighting explored nodes and demonstrating the impact of pruning on game tree evaluation.

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✨ Features

• 🌳 Dynamic tree generation for different depths
• 🔍 Step-by-step traversal and node evaluation
• ✂️ Visual representation of pruned branches
• 📊 Comparison between classic Minimax and Alpha-Beta pruning
• 💡 Educational mode for walkthrough explanations

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🛠 Technologies Used

• React JS
• TypeScript

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🧑‍🏫 Use Cases

• Teaching the Minimax algorithm in AI or Game Theory courses
• Self-paced learning for students and developers
• Visual reference during technical interviews or lectures

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🚀 Getting Started

Requirements

• Node.js (v14+ recommended)
• npm or yarn

Installation

git clone https://github.com/Stefan3002/Alpha-Beta-Visualizer.git
cd Alpha-Beta-Visualizer
npm install
npm start

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📄 License

MIT License

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📬 Contact

Maintainer: Ștefan Secrieru
GitHub: @Stefan3002