1.9 - Historical Context of Floyd-Warshall Algorithm
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What problem does the Floyd-Warshall algorithm solve?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between the vertices.
What is the significance of avoiding negative cycles?
💡 Hint: Recall how cycles affect path calculations.
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What does the Floyd-Warshall algorithm compute?
💡 Hint: Think about the scope of the solution.
True or False: Floyd-Warshall can handle graphs with negative edge weights.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of using negative weights in path calculations.
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Given a graph with edge weights, compute the shortest path matrix using the Floyd-Warshall algorithm and identify any negative cycles. Describe your findings.
💡 Hint: Carefully track the edges and weigh the updates consistently.
Compare the performance of Floyd-Warshall with Bellman-Ford for graphs that are sparse and dense. What are the practical implications?
💡 Hint: Think about the complexity aspects vs. practical applications.
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