25.1.7 - Step-by-Step Example of Longest Path Computation
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Define a Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG).
💡 Hint: Think about the term 'acyclic'.
What is topological sorting?
💡 Hint: Consider the order of tasks with dependencies.
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What defines a Directed Acyclic Graph?
💡 Hint: Focus on the structure of the graph.
True or False: Every DAG can be topologically sorted.
💡 Hint: Think about dependency structures.
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Consider a project with multiple tasks where some depend on previous completion. Create a DAG of this project and compute the longest path.
💡 Hint: Focus on where the longest chains tend to originate.
If adding a task modifies existing dependencies, recalibrate the longest path. What challenges might this present and how would you address them?
💡 Hint: Consider how changes ripple through the project dependencies.
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