Cellular Automata Background

A cellular automata is an algorithm that defines and controls the development of a system over time. There are countless forms of cellular automata systems. For example, they can range from 1D to 4D, or small scale to epic. The rule arrays can be simple or complex. Development can be based off of one neighbor, 99 or more neighbors, or no neighbors at all. The purpose of cellular automatas is to create a system, define the rules for development, and observe any trends or patterns that result.