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Graph Coloring for a citation graph
Built for researchers prototyping or validating an idea. Prototype fast, reproduce exactly, and share a citable, interactive version of your model. Simulate a citation graph live below — adjust the inputs and watch it respond, right in your browser.
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Graph coloring assigns colors to nodes so that no edge connects two of the same color, using as few colors as possible. The greedy algorithm colors nodes in order, picking the lowest color not used by a neighbor. It models scheduling exams, assigning radio frequencies, and register allocation in compilers — all cases where conflicting items must be separated.
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Nodes10
Colors used0
Methodgreedy
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Reading this result: Two colors suffice here, which means the graph has no odd cycle — it is bipartite, the easiest case to schedule with zero conflicts.
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- Is this good for researchers?
- Yes — this version of "Graph Coloring for a citation graph" is framed for researchers prototyping or validating an idea. Prototype fast, reproduce exactly, and share a citable, interactive version of your model.
- Do I need to install anything?
- No. It runs in any modern browser, free, with no account required.