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Feasibility and Viability Analysis

6.Feasibility and Viability Analysis​

⚙️ Technical Feasibility​

  • Low Hardware Requirements: Operates efficiently with only 2GB RAM
  • Open-Source Foundation: Built on Python and free libraries (Turtle, Matplotlib)
  • Scalable Architecture: Supports algorithms from basic loops to advanced fractals
  • User-Friendly Design: Simple inputs with intuitive interface design

💰 Financial Viability​

  • Cost-Effective Development: Zero licensing costs using open-source tools
  • Minimal Maintenance: Near-zero maintenance requirements
  • Automation Benefits: Reduces manual digitization costs for cultural institutions
  • High Volume Processing:
    • Small grids → 50+ patterns
    • Large grids → 1000+ patterns

🌍 Market and Cultural Viability​

  • Strong Market Potential: First-mover advantage in cultural heritage digitization
  • Large User Base: Kolam actively practiced by 250,000+ people
  • Cultural Authenticity: Deep integration with Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)
  • Educational Value: Promotes intergenerational knowledge transfer spanning 5000+ years