CSE Manim Animation Roadmap A structured roadmap for creating animated visualizations of core Computer Science concepts using Manim. Organized in progressive phases—from beginner-friendly math and geometry to advanced algorithms, AI/ML, and systems simulations—this repo helps you build strong animation skills while reinforcing key CSE topics.

Features:

• Phase 1: Math & Geometry basics (Numbers, Functions, Shapes, Transformations)
• Phase 2: Algorithms & Data Structures (Sorting, Linked Lists, Trees, Graphs)
• Phase 3: Networks & OS (Packet routing, Scheduling, Deadlocks)
• Phase 4: Databases (B-Trees, Hashing, Query Execution)
• Phase 5: AI/ML (Neural Networks, Decision Trees, Clustering, PCA)
• Phase 6: Theory & Cryptography (Automata, Turing Machines, RSA, Hashing)
• Phase 7: Advanced Simulations (Concurrency, Git Workflows, 3D Graphics)

Goal: Learn Manim step-by-step, visualize abstract CSE concepts, and create clear, dynamic, and reusable animations.

Phase 1: Basics & Foundations

Goal: Get comfortable with Manim syntax, shapes, text, and simple animations.

Topics to Animate:

1. Mathematical basics

   • Numbers, arithmetic operations, sequences, and series
   • Graphing functions (linear, quadratic, sine/cosine)
   • Fractions, percentages, and basic algebra

2. Geometry & shapes

   • Lines, circles, polygons, 3D shapes
   • Transformations: translation, rotation, scaling
   • Animating intersections, unions, and angles

Skills Learned: Text, MathTex, Circle, Square, Polygon, Transform, Fade, MoveToTarget

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Phase 2: Algorithms & Data Structures

Goal: Visualize how algorithms work step-by-step.

Topics to Animate:

1. Sorting algorithms

   • Bubble, Selection, Insertion, Merge, Quick, Heap sort
   • Show array updates and swaps dynamically

2. Linked lists, stacks, queues

   • Node insertion, deletion, traversal
   • Stack push/pop and queue enqueue/dequeue

3. Trees & Graphs

   • Binary tree traversal: pre-order, in-order, post-order
   • Graph traversal: BFS, DFS
   • Shortest path (Dijkstra / A*) animations

Skills Learned: VGroup, Arrow, Line, Circle for nodes, Updater for dynamic changes

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Phase 3: Computer Networks & Operating Systems

Goal: Visualize processes, data flow, and scheduling.

Topics to Animate:

1. Networks

   • Packet routing and network topologies
   • TCP handshake, congestion, or “network black hole” visualization

2. OS Concepts

   • CPU scheduling (FCFS, SJF, Round Robin)
   • Page replacement (FIFO, LRU, Optimal)
   • Deadlock cycles

Skills Learned: Animating moving objects, timelines, and state changes

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Phase 4: Databases & Query Visualization

Goal: Show abstract database structures and operations visually.

Topics to Animate:

1. Trees and indexing

   • B-Trees / B+ Trees insertion and deletion
   • Hash tables and collision resolution

2. Query execution

   • Joins and filtering operations
   • Transactions: commit, rollback, ACID visualization

Skills Learned: Table, Tex, Transform, dynamic updates

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Phase 5: Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning

Goal: Animate neural networks, decision-making, and algorithms.

Topics to Animate:

1. Neural Networks

   • Forward propagation, backpropagation, weight updates
   • Activation functions visualization

2. Decision Trees & Search Algorithms

   • Minimax / Alpha-beta pruning
   • Pathfinding in grids or mazes

3. Clustering & Dimensionality Reduction

   • K-means clustering iterations
   • PCA projection of points

Skills Learned: Animating multi-layered structures, highlighting flows, color coding states

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Phase 6: Theory of Computation & Cryptography

Goal: Animate abstract theoretical concepts.

Topics to Animate:

1. Automata & Turing Machines

   • DFA / NFA transitions
   • Stack operations in PDA
   • Step-by-step Turing machine tape changes

2. Cryptography

   • RSA encryption/decryption process
   • Key exchange protocols (Diffie-Hellman)
   • Hashing and signature verification

Skills Learned: State machines, step-wise computation, Arrow and Text animations

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Phase 7: Advanced CS Simulations

Goal: Combine multiple concepts for complex animations.

Topics to Animate:

• Parallel computing / concurrency

  • Threads, locks, deadlock visualization

• Software engineering pipelines

  • Git branching, merges, CI/CD flows

• Computer graphics concepts

  • Transformations, projections, fractals

Skills Learned: Multi-object animations, layered updates, camera movements, 3D visualizations

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Roadmap Tips

• Start simple, like sorting or geometric shapes, then move to dynamic systems.
• Use color coding and labels to make the animation clear.
• Combine math, arrows, and text for conceptual clarity.
• For 3D animations, explore ThreeDScene and camera rotations.
• Reuse animation templates (e.g., ArrayAnimation, GraphTraversal) for efficiency.

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