23.2.3 - Modeling Dependencies with Graphs
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Define a Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG).
💡 Hint: Think about what cycles in a graph imply.
What is the purpose of topological sorting?
💡 Hint: Consider how tasks would be completed.
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What is true about a Directed Acyclic Graph?
💡 Hint: Think about what a cycle would mean in terms of task dependencies.
Which of the following is a requirement for topological sorting?
💡 Hint: Consider the importance of direction and cycles.
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Given five tasks with the following dependencies: A -> B, A -> C, B -> D, C -> D. Describe the topological orderings possible.
💡 Hint: Look for tasks without incoming edges to start.
If a new task E is introduced with dependencies: E -> A, how does this affect topological sorting?
💡 Hint: Track how each task's position changes.
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