Algorithm for computer control of a digital plotter

Author: Jack Elton Bresenham

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Journal: IBM Systems Journal, Volume 4, Number 1, 1965

classic computer-graphics

Introduces an efficient method for drawing straight lines on digital plotters. It avoids complex arithmetic by using incremental error terms to determine the closest pixels along a line, significantly enhancing line rendering on low-resolution devices. This algorithm has become a foundational technique in computer graphics for its simplicity and effectiveness.

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