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BZ-Inspired (Spiral patterns)\n2. Neural-Like (Wave patterns)\n3. Reaction-Diffusion (Spotted patterns)\n4. Conway's Game of Life (with Glider)\nSelect rule (1-4): \n```\n- If you select **Game of Life (4)**, the grid initializes with a **glider**, which will move across the screen.  \n- Other rules produce **different evolving patterns**.\n\n## Project Structure\n\n```\ninclude/\n    automation.hpp       # Core automaton logic\n    test_rang.hpp        # Terminal color handling\n\nsrc/\n    main.cpp             # Entry point\n    automation.cpp       # Automaton logic implementation\n\ntests/\n    test_automation.cpp  # Unit tests for automaton logic\n    test_rang.cpp        # Tests for terminal color handling\n\nCMakeLists.txt           # Build system configuration\nReadme.md                # Project documentation\n```\n\n## Testing\n\nTo run unit tests:  \n```sh\nctest --output-on-failure  \n```\nAlternatively, run:  \n```sh\n./automaton_tests  \n```\n\n## Installation\n\n### **Prerequisites**\n- **C++23 compiler** (GCC 13+, Clang 16+, MSVC 2022+)  \n- **CMake 3.28+**  \n- **GNU Make** or equivalent build system  \n\n### **Run the Simulator**\n```sh\n./automaton  \n```\nYou will be prompted to **select a rule** from the available automaton types.  \nPress **Ctrl+C** to exit.\n\n## Usage\n\nWhen prompted, select a rule:  \n```\nAvailable Rules:\n1. BZ-Inspired (Spiral patterns)\n2. Neural-Like (Wave patterns)\n3. Reaction-Diffusion (Spotted patterns)\n4. Conway's Game of Life (with Glider)\nSelect rule (1-4): \n```\n- If you select **Game of Life (4)**, the grid initializes with a **glider**, which will move across the screen.  \n- Other rules produce **different evolving patterns**.\n\n## Testing\n\nTo run unit tests:  \n```sh\nctest --output-on-failure  \n```\nAlternatively, run:  \n```sh\n./automaton_tests  \n```\n\n## Dependencies\n\n- **rang.hpp** - Color and styling library (auto-downloaded)  \n- **Catch2** - Unit testing framework (auto-downloaded)  \n\n## License\n\nThis project is licensed under the MIT License.\n","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fcschladetsch%2Fcppcellularautomation","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Fcschladetsch%2Fcppcellularautomation","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fcschladetsch%2Fcppcellularautomation/lists"}