Introduction
Dijkstra's algorithm is a fundamental algorithm for finding the shortest paths between nodes in a graph, which may represent, for example, road maps.
This algorithm is applicable for both directed and undirected graphs and was conceived by computer scientist Edsger W. Dijkstra in 1956.
How It Works
The algorithm maintains a set of nodes whose shortest distance from the source is known and consistently expands this set by evaluating nodes that are neighbors to these.
Through prioritizing visiting the nearest unvisited nodes, Dijkstra's algorithm ensures all nodes are explored optimally.
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Applications
- Navigation systems: Quick route calculations in GPS applications.
- Network Routing Protocols: Optimizing data transmission paths.
- Robotics: Planning paths in dynamic environments.
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