Topology
Centralized
Decentralized
Distributed
Fully Connected
Dense, Sparse, Tree, Small world, Core-periphery, Scale-free
Reading: Skye Bender-deMoll, “Introduction”, Potential Human Rights Uses of Network Analysis and Mapping, pp 1-6.
Exercise Part 1
Draw a decentralized network. Layout your diagram carefully focusing on the topology of your network. Translate your diagram into text and enter to the provided template program. Describe the differences.
Exercise Part 2
Create a distributed network. First draw as a diagram, then write in text, and run your diagram using the template program.
Exercise Part 3
Create a larger network with many nodes (min 100). Generate your network directly as structured text and show with the template program. Remove some nodes, break interconnections, and add other ones, describe how the topology changes.
Notes
XML: Use the GraphML standard to write your network in a structured text.
Template: Use the Processing template program to read the GraphML file and visualize your network.