Network Contagion

A Java simulation that models how a contagion spreads through a hierarchical network.

Overview

The simulation starts from a selected node and determines how long it takes for the contagion to reach every connected node in the network.

The network is represented as a tree structure where each connection acts as a possible path for contagion spread.

Example

        A
       / \
      B   C
     /     \
    D       E

Starting Node: C

Time 0 -> C

Time 1 -> A, E

Time 2 -> B

Time 3 -> D

Total Spread Time: 3

Concepts

• Trees
• Recursion
• Depth First Search (DFS)
• Distance Tracking
• Network Simulations