21.1.1 - Depth First Search (DFS)
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What does DFS stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about how we explore data structures.
What is the primary data structure used in DFS?
💡 Hint: Remember the Last In First Out concept.
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What is the time complexity of DFS using an adjacency list?
💡 Hint: Consider both vertices and edges.
True or False: Depth First Search guarantees the shortest path in a graph.
💡 Hint: Review the primary goals of each algorithm.
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Implement a DFS algorithm to detect cycles in a directed graph.
💡 Hint: Consider how backtracking helps identify cycles.
Given a large graph, analyze how changing from adjacency list to adjacency matrix affects DFS performance.
💡 Hint: Reflect on efficiency and data representation.
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