A framework for animating a network graph algorithm in Python

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I’m looking for a way to animate a network graph algorithm in Python.

What I need to do is to draw a (large) network graph and manipulate it (add/remove vertices, add/remove edges, change vertices size and/or color, change edges colors, etc.), without having to redraw the entire graph for every frame.

I found several similar questions (this one for example) but they all either regard static plotting of network graphs or are very old and the examples doesn't work.

Scene · Accepted Answer · 2022-01-24 07:09:39Z

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3Blue1Brown's manim animation engine may be something to consider. It supports LaTeX-style graphics and has quite an active community.

answered Jan 24, 2022 at 7:09

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traveh Over a year ago

Interesting. Any idea if it can handle a network graph with hundreds of vertices and several thousands of edges (each as a separate object)?

Scene Over a year ago

In terms of rendering power, I'm sure it could handle many more than thousands of nodes and edges. However, it does not natively carry any graph tools. Here is an example of large graph rendering by the creator himself.

traveh Over a year ago

Thanks, I'll definitely check it out!

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