23.2.2 - Dependency Problem Description
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What is a Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG)?
💡 Hint: Think of the meaning of 'Acyclic'.
What do we understand by in-degree of a vertex?
💡 Hint: Consider incoming arrows.
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What is the key feature of a Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG)?
💡 Hint: Focus on the definition of 'Acyclic'.
True or False? Topological sorting is possible for graphs with cycles.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of a cycle.
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You are given a set of tasks with cyclic dependencies (A -> B, B -> C, C -> A). Explain why a topological sort cannot be performed.
💡 Hint: Reflect on circular dependencies.
For a DAG consisting of tasks A, B, C, and dependencies A -> B, A -> C, C -> D, determine a possible valid topological order.
💡 Hint: Think about which tasks can be completed first based on their dependencies.
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