In Dijkstra's algorithm, what data structure is typically used to keep track of

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In Dijkstra's algorithm, what data structure is typically used to keep track of the shortest path estimates?
  1. Array
  2. Linked List
  3. Stack
  4. Priority Queue

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In Dijkstra's algorithm, what data structure is typically used to keep track of the shortest path estimates?
  • Step 1: Understand that Dijkstra's algorithm is used to find the shortest path in a graph.
  • Step 2: Recognize that we need a way to keep track of the distances from the starting point to each vertex.
  • Step 3: Learn that a priority queue is a special data structure that allows us to efficiently get the vertex with the smallest distance.
  • Step 4: Realize that the priority queue helps us update and retrieve the shortest path estimates as we explore the graph.
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