19.4.2.1 - Initial Condition
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What is a greedy algorithm?
💡 Hint: Think about making the most optimal choice available at each step.
Can you name one real-world application of greedy algorithms?
💡 Hint: Consider situations where resources or time must be managed efficiently.
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What is the main characteristic of a greedy algorithm?
💡 Hint: Think about choices that prioritize immediate results over future impact.
True or False: A greedy algorithm guarantees an optimal solution in every case.
💡 Hint: Consider examples where a local choice disrupts a better global solution.
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Given a set of bookings with start and finish times, design an algorithm for scheduling that could improve upon a greedy approach.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how you can store previous selections to influence future choices.
Create a scenario with six bookings, demonstrating conflicting times and then explain how to choose an optimal set using the greedy algorithm.
💡 Hint: Pay attention to how overlapping can eliminate potential choices.
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