Fractal Chaotica: Python Web Edition

A powerful fractal visualizer originally written in Java (2008), now fully migrated to Python 3. Due to modern macOS restrictions on legacy GUI libraries (Tkinter/Swing), this version switched to a modern Web Interface built with Flask.

Features

• Fractal Types: Mandelbrot, Julia, Biomorph, Lambda, and Cubic Mandelbrot.
• Parametric sets: Adjust Real/Imaginary constants for Julia and Lambda sets.
• Interactive Zoom: Drag-and-select zooming on the web canvas.
• High Performance: Uses Python's native complex number support and optimized loops (equivalent to the original Java logic).
• Customization: Full RGB color multipliers and grayscale toggling.
• Export: Download high-resolution PNGs of your discoveries.

Requirements

• Python 3.8+
• Flask
• Pillow

Quick Start

1. Clone the repository and navigate to the folder.

2. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Run the Application:

   python src_python/web_app.py

4. Explore: Open your browser and visit: http://localhost:5000

Project Structure

• src_python/fractal_chaotica/: Core fractal algorithms (migrated from Java).
• src_python/web_app.py: Flask application entry point.
• src_python/templates/: HTML/JS frontend.
• src_python/tests/: Unit tests ensuring mathematical parity with the original Java code.

History

• 2008: Original Java/Swing implementation.
• 2026: Migrated to Python 3 + Flask Web Interface.