Merge pull request #30 from tpike3/main

add readme and history

Author: tpike3

HISTORY.md

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+# Release History
+
+---
+
+## 0.1 (2023-09-23)
+
+---
+
+Creation of separate PyPI mesa visualization package. This allows core mesa to be python based, while retaining earlier
+work an JS option. 

README.MD

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+# Mesa-Viz-Tornado
+
+### What is this package?
+
+This package contains Mesa's (Agent Based Modeling in Python) JavaScript based
+visualizaton module. 
+
+### Uses
+
+1. **Models < 2.0** Users who have Mesa models less than 2.0 can use mesa-viz-tornado to ensure their models continue 
+to work.
+2. **Models with Unique Visualization Requirements** If users have a unique visualization requirements and proficiency 
+in JavaScript those package can offer additional options for customizing graphics for their agent based models.
+
+### Future State
+
+As Mesa is an open source volunteer project, we always welcome contributors to aid in its development. The future state 
+of this package will depend on Mesa user demand and contributors who can continue to improve this package. 
+
+