<img src="./public/icon.svg" alt="Sandbox Science Icon" width="40" style="vertical-align: middle;" /> Sandbox Science

Sandbox Science is an interactive platform designed to make learning and exploring scientific concepts fun and accessible. The platform offers a variety of simulations, from cellular automata like Game of Life to complex particle interactions in Particle Life, allowing users to dive deep into the fascinating world of science through hands-on, visual experiences.

🚀 Features

Game of Life: Explore cellular automata and understand the basics of computational biology.
Particle Life: Simulate and observe the behavior of particle systems.
More Simulations: Dive into various scientific simulations, with more being added regularly.

🎯 Goals

Sandbox Science aims to:

Make complex scientific concepts easier to understand through visual and interactive experiences.
Provide an open platform where science enthusiasts can explore, learn, and contribute.
Encourage collaboration and community-driven development.

🛠 Installation

To run Sandbox Science locally, follow these steps:

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/DicSo92/SandboxScience.git
cd sandbox-science

Install dependencies:
```
npm install
```
Run the development server:
```
npm run dev
```
Open your browser: Visit http://localhost:3000 to explore the site locally.

📦 Build

To build the project for production, use the following command:

npm run build

This will create an optimized version of the project in the `dist` directory, ready for deployment.

🤝 Contributing

Sandbox Science is open-source and we welcome contributions from the community! Here's how you can get involved:

Fork the repository
Create a new branch
```
git checkout -b feature/YourFeatureName
```
Make your changes
Submit a pull request

Please ensure your changes adhere to our contribution guidelines and respect the project's code of conduct.

💬 Community & Support

Join our Discord community to share feedback, suggest new features, and engage with other science enthusiasts. Your insights and contributions help us improve Sandbox Science.

📜 License

This project is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 (AGPL-3.0). You can use, modify, and distribute the software, but modifications must also be shared under AGPL-3.0. See the LICENSE file for more details.

🌟 Acknowledgments

Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this project.
Special thanks to the open-source community for their continuous support and inspiration.