Visual Trace Explanations

Explain concepts using hand-drawn ASCII diagrams with step-by-step state progression. Every intermediate state is shown — never skip steps.

Style Selection

Pick the style(s) that fit the topic. Combine freely — most explanations use 2-3 styles together.

Style	When to Use
Visual Trace	Step-by-step state changes through a process (algorithm walk, mechanical cycle, signal flow)
Block Diagram	Showing structure or layout (memory, circuits, architecture, anatomy)
Comparison Table	Contrasting 2+ things (alternatives, tradeoffs, before/after)
Formula Derivation	Building up to a formula or rule from first principles
Concept Breakdown	Explaining what something is to someone with zero background