An Interactive Content Development for Algorithm based Subjects in Engineering using Android

Abstract: A software android application for algorithm based subjects in engineering features the visualization of commonly used algorithms in Data Structures and Design and Analysis of Algorithm. Various operations on stack, queue, list etc like insertion, deletion etc are introduced. In addition, this software can be used to animate various algorithms of searching, sorting, and operations on stack, queue etc. However, many students find difficulty to study the core subjects like Advanced C Concepts, Data Structure and Design & Analysis of Algorithms because it requires abstract thinking. It would be very helpful if there will be visualization tool of data structures such as arrays, queues, stacks, trees and graphs for students to experiment with. The tool would allow students to see how an element is inserted into or deleted from different data structures, how a tree is traversed in different order (pre-order, in-order, post-order, level-order), etc. i.e. Simulation Technique. By using animation, it is possible to teach particular subject to the student in interesting & easier way.

Keywords: Android, Eclipse, SDK (Software Development Kit), Advanced C Concepts, Data Structure, Design and Analysis of Algorithm, Simulation, Animation.