Scheduler Simulator with Gantt Chart Visualization

This project implements a scheduler simulator using C++ for process scheduling and Python for Gantt chart visualization. It supports 2 scheduling algorithms such as First-Come-First-Served (FCFS) and Round Robin (RR).

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Features

• Scheduling Algorithms:
  • First-Come-First-Served (FCFS)
  • Round Robin (RR) with configurable time quantum
• Gantt Chart:
  • Generates a gantt_chart.csv file with process scheduling data.
  • Visualizes the Gantt chart using Python's matplotlib.

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Setup Instructions

Prerequisites

1. C++ Compiler: Install g++.

   • Ubuntu/Debian:

     sudo apt update && sudo apt install g++

   • macOS:

     xcode-select --install

   • Windows: Install MinGW.

2. Python Environment:

   • Install Python (version 3.7 or higher).
   • Install matplotlib:

     pip install matplotlib

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How to Run

1. Compile and Run the C++ Program

1. Navigate to the project folder:

   cd scheduler_simulator

2. Compile the C++ program:

   g++ -std=c++11 -o scheduler_simulator main.cpp

3. Run the program:

   ./scheduler_simulator

4. Input the number of processes, their attributes (arrival time, burst time, and priority), and select the scheduling algorithm.
5. The program will generate a gantt_chart.csv file with scheduling data.

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2. Visualize the Gantt Chart

1. Run the Python script to visualize the Gantt chart:

   python3 visualize_gantt.py

2. The Gantt chart will be displayed in a pop-up window.

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