Graph Traversal Animator
Interactive DFS/BFS graph traversal visualizer. Step-by-step animation showing visited nodes, queue/stack state on a sample graph.
How to use
Choose algorithm
Select BFS (Breadth-First) or DFS (Depth-First) traversal.
Pick start node
Choose which node to begin the traversal from.
Run
Press Run to watch the traversal animate step by step with queue/stack state.
Use cases
Graph algorithms learning
"Visualize the difference between BFS and DFS traversal strategies."
Interview preparation
"Build intuition for graph traversal patterns commonly asked in interviews."
Teaching tool
"Demonstrate queue vs stack behavior in graph exploration."
Frequently Asked Questions
?What is the difference between BFS and DFS?
BFS explores level by level using a queue. DFS goes deep along each branch using a stack.
?What do the node colors mean?
Gray means unvisited, yellow means current, blue means in queue/stack, and green means visited.
?Can I create my own graph?
The tool uses a pre-built sample graph optimized for demonstrating traversal patterns.
?What is the starting node?
Traversal starts from node A (the first node in the graph).
?Is my data private?
Yes. Everything runs locally in your browser. No data is sent to any server.
?Is this tool free?
Yes. Completely free with no limits, no sign-up required.
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