23.2.5 - Topological Sorting of DAGs
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Define a Directed Acyclic Graph.
💡 Hint: Think about the word 'acyclic'. What does it mean?
What does in-degree mean in the context of a DAG?
💡 Hint: Consider how many arrows point towards a task.
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What does a DAG resemble in project management?
💡 Hint: Think about how tasks relate to each other.
True or False: A cycle in a DAG allows for topological sorting.
💡 Hint: What happens to dependencies if they loop?
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Create your own DAG with at least five tasks and define the dependencies. Then, perform a topological sort.
💡 Hint: Think about a daily routine and what tasks depend on others.
Given a complex job structure where teams cannot start until the previous team finishes, outline a strategy to organize this structure using a DAG.
💡 Hint: What is the final task that can be performed without waiting?
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