Algorithms • 1/10/2024
Graph Algorithms Explained
Graph Algorithms Explained
Graph algorithms are fundamental in computer science and power applications such as navigation systems, recommendation engines, and social networks.
Breadth-First Search (BFS)
BFS explores nodes level by level and is commonly used to compute shortest paths in unweighted graphs.
Depth-First Search (DFS)
DFS explores as far as possible along each branch before backtracking, which makes it useful for tasks like cycle detection and topological sorting.
Dijkstra's Algorithm
Dijkstra's algorithm finds the shortest path from a source node to all other nodes in a weighted graph with non-negative edge weights.