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How do I scan convert a line with end points (10, 5) and (16, 10) using a DDA algorithm?

To scan convert a line using the Digital Differential Analyzer (DDA) algorithm, you can follow these steps:

1. Calculate the differences in x and y coordinates between the two endpoints:

Δx = x2 - x1 = 16 - 10 = 6

Δy = y2 - y1 = 10 - 5 = 5

2. Determine the number of steps required to cover the longer of the two distances (either Δx or Δy). In
this case, Δx is longer, so you'll have 6 steps.

3. Calculate the increments for x and y (denoted as Dx and Dy):

Dx = Δx / steps = 6 / 6 = 1

Dy = Δy / steps = 5 / 6 (You can choose to approximate this as 0.8333)

4. Initialize your starting point at (x1, y1) = (10, 5).

5. Begin the line drawing process by plotting the pixel closest to the line path at each step. At each step,
update the current coordinates as follows:

x = x + Dx
y = y + Dy

Here's how it works step by step:

- Start at (10, 5).

- Move to (11, 5.8333) or simply (11, 6) if you round the coordinates.

- Next, (12, 6.6667) or (12, 7).

- Then, (13, 7.5).

- Continue to (14, 8.3333) or (14, 8).

- Finally, reach the endpoint (16, 10).

These are the points that, when connected, approximate the line from (10, 5) to (16, 10) using the DDA
algorithm. Note that rounding the coordinates simplifies the process for actual pixel placement. The
exact coordinates may involve fractional values, which are not practical for pixel-based displays.