flood fill
The 'flood fill' algorithm is widely used in computer graphics and image processing to fill connected regions with a specific color or pattern.
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Definition
B2Image Processing
(technical)A technique to change the color of a region of pixels that are connected and share similar attributes, starting from a designated point.
Example
- Flood fill is often used in photo editing to alter the color of specific areas in an image.
B2Computer Graphics
(technical)A method for filling a connected area with color by starting from a specific point and expanding to neighboring pixels with the same color.
Example
- In graphic design software, the flood fill tool allows users to quickly change the color of a region.
B2Game Development
(technical)An approach to fill an enclosed area on a grid or map with a texture or object, ensuring all connected spaces are covered.
Example
- In some puzzle games, flood fill is used to determine which areas should be cleared.
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