20.8 - Conclusion
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Define lateness in the context of job scheduling.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens if a job finishes after its deadline.
What does a greedy algorithm do?
💡 Hint: Think about decision-making processes.
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What is the goal of the Minimizing Lateness problem?
💡 Hint: Focus on deadlines rather than total completion time.
True or False: Selecting jobs by shortest processing time always results in the minimum lateness.
💡 Hint: Remember the counterexample mentioned.
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Consider a set of jobs with the following times and deadlines: Job A (2, 5), Job B (1, 3), Job C (3, 8). Create an optimal schedule minimizing lateness and calculate the maximum lateness.
💡 Hint: Order jobs by deadlines, then analyze finish times.
You are given jobs with varying times and deadlines. How can you visualize the scheduling timings to assess maximum lateness effectively?
💡 Hint: Focus on both finish points and deadline placements in your visualization.
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