repository overview
utsab@linux:~/repos/bitmap-lab
# C only, linux first, documentation driven learning
$ git clone https://github.com/utsab-adhikari/bitmap-lab
$ cd bitmap-lab
$ tree -L 1
src/ include/ test/ build/ docs/
$ make && ./build/bitmap_lab_demo
▸ runs small C programs that modify raw pixel buffers.
▸ every experiment is paired with documentation inside this site.
directories
Core C programs that work with raw pixel buffers, bit operations and small framebuffer-like abstractions.
Header files that define structs, function signatures and constants used across the bitmap-lab experiments.
Small, focused C programs like T01_UnderstandingShifting.c that document one concept at a time.
Compiled outputs from make commands. Run these from a terminal to see behavior, then come back here to read the explanations.
learning flow
1. clone & build
▸ git clone, cd bitmap-lab, then make to build the small demos.
▸ run binaries from build/ while reading the matching docs.
2. read tests
▸ start with test/to understand bit shifts, masks and basic operations.
▸ use each test page as a mini lab notebook entry.
3. modify src/
▸ once concepts are clear, jump into src/ to change the implementations.
▸ keep experiments small and commit frequently.
4. document as you go
▸ for any new experiment, add a short page under the relevant directory (usually test/).
▸ keep the linux/terminal feel but explain every step in plain text.