11.2 - Dijkstra's Algorithm
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Define a graph.
💡 Hint: Think about nodes and their connections.
What is a min-heap?
💡 Hint: Consider how numbers are arranged.
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What data structure does Dijkstra's algorithm primarily use for finding the minimum distance?
💡 Hint: Recall the structure discussed that has a special property.
True or False: Dijkstra's algorithm can handle graphs with negative edge weights.
💡 Hint: Think about the implications of changing a weight.
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Given a directed graph with weighted edges, apply Dijkstra's algorithm to find the shortest path from vertex X to vertex Y. Provide detailed steps.
💡 Hint: Draw the graph to visualize paths.
Discuss the potential time complexity optimizations for Dijkstra's algorithm using different data structures aside from heaps.
💡 Hint: Explore computational theory on data structures.
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