Dijkstra's Shortest Path Technique

Dijkstra's algorithm is a brilliant solution to finding the shortest path in a graph.

It's like a gourmet food truck for mathematicians - it's all about finding the shortest distance to the best dish.

Here's how it works:

Step 1: Choose a node (a.k.a. the starting point)

Learn more about choosing the right node

Step 2: Assign a distance value (a.k.a. the cost of getting to the node)

Find out how to assign the correct distance value

Step 3: Update the distance values (a.k.a. the real meat of the algorithm)

Get the lowdown on updating distance values

Step 4: Find the shortest path (a.k.a. the grand finale)

Discover the secrets to finding the shortest path

And that's it! You now know the basics of Dijkstra's Shortest Path Technique.

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