20 - Greedy Algorithms: Minimizing Lateness
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What is the definition of lateness?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when a job exceeds its deadline.
Name one greedy strategy discussed in this section.
💡 Hint: What would you typically choose first in a greedy approach?
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What does minimizing lateness aim to achieve?
💡 Hint: Focus on what 'minimize' means in the context.
True or False: The shortest job first strategy guarantees minimum lateness.
💡 Hint: Think of the counter-examples previously discussed.
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Design a set of jobs with varied durations and deadlines. Create a schedule that minimizes maximum lateness, and justify your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Consider testing different orders.
Discuss alternative strategies for minimizing lateness. Analyze their effectiveness compared to the earliest deadline first approach.
💡 Hint: Reflect on cases where one strategy may succeed while another fails.
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