Bridging Graphics

The Bridging Graphics library of functions was created to enable students to quickly write C++ programs that use graphics, without having to learn a lot of computer graphics concepts. This was developed for an NSF Broadening Participation in Computing grant, with the purpose of attracting and retaining a more diverse group of computer science students.

There are two versions of the BG library: one for beginners, the other for more advanced students

• Beginners BG: Source includes a Bloodshed Dev-C++ project. Runs on Windows machines only.
  • BG source - These files need to be part of your project. Includes a main.cpp to help get started.
  • BG documentation - Overview with the libarary, along with a detailed reference.
• Intermediate BG: C++ programs may be developed on multiple platforms, & incorporate interactivity. Requires GLUT download.
  • BG source for Windows - These files need to be part of your project. Includes a main.cpp to help get started.
  • BG source for Unix - These files need to be part of your project. Includes Makefile.
  • BG documentation - Overview with the libarary, along with a detailed reference.