In which scenario would you prefer DFS over BFS?

Practice Questions

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In which scenario would you prefer DFS over BFS?
  1. Finding the shortest path
  2. Exploring all possible paths
  3. Finding the minimum spanning tree
  4. Finding connected components

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In which scenario would you prefer DFS over BFS?
  • Step 1: Understand what DFS (Depth-First Search) and BFS (Breadth-First Search) are. DFS goes deep into one path before exploring others, while BFS explores all paths at the current level before going deeper.
  • Step 2: Identify scenarios where you need to explore all possible paths. This is common in puzzles or games where every possible solution must be considered.
  • Step 3: Recognize that DFS is better for scenarios with many paths because it can quickly reach deep solutions without getting distracted by other paths.
  • Step 4: Conclude that if you want to find all solutions or explore complex structures, DFS is the preferred method.
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