Boids

Have you ever seen a flock of birds flying in the sky? They are so impressive, right? Boids are like digital birds that move in a very similar way to real birds in flocks. But, instead of real birds, these boids are lines of code that are used in computer graphics to create animations and simulations.

Now, imagine you are the leader of a group of boids, you have to teach them how to move in a flock just like birds do. But, how can you do that? Well, you have to follow some simple mathematical rules to make them behave like a real flock.

The first rule is separation, which means that the boids must not fly too close to each other, or they will collide and crash. The second rule is alignment, which means that they have to move in the same direction as their neighbors. The third rule is cohesion, which means that they must stay close to each other, or they risk flying alone and being preyed upon.

By following these three simple rules, you can create amazing simulations of flocks of boids in the sky, swimming schools of fish in the ocean, or even a crowd of people walking on the street.

In summary, boids are digital creatures that follow simple mathematical rules to move in a flock, just like real birds. By using these mathematical rules, animators and programmers can create realistic simulations of complex phenomena.