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Dec 1, 2022 · Fundamentals

What Are Cellular Automata? Exploring Their Features, Types, and Real-World Applications

Cellular automata are grid‑based computational models where each cell updates its state based on neighboring cells according to defined rules, encompassing various dimensions, shapes, and rule sets, with notable examples like Conway’s Game of Life, and applications ranging from epidemiology to cryptography.