Which of the following is a valid implementation detail of Dijkstra's algorithm?

Practice Questions

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Which of the following is a valid implementation detail of Dijkstra's algorithm?
  1. Using a depth-first search approach
  2. Updating the distance of adjacent nodes only if they are visited
  3. Using a priority queue to select the next node
  4. Storing all nodes in a single array

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following is a valid implementation detail of Dijkstra's algorithm?
  • Step 1: Understand that Dijkstra's algorithm is used to find the shortest path in a graph.
  • Step 2: Recognize that the algorithm keeps track of the shortest distance to each node.
  • Step 3: Learn that a priority queue is a special data structure that helps in selecting the node with the smallest distance quickly.
  • Step 4: Realize that using a priority queue makes the algorithm more efficient by reducing the time it takes to find the next node to process.
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