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Greedy Algorithms: Dijkstra's Algorithm
Greedy Algorithms
A greedy algorithm solves an optimization problem by making the best decision at each step. This is known as the
locally optimal
decision.
Greedy algorithms are simple and efficient but are
NOT
always correct.
In order for a greedy algorithm to work, a problem must satisfy:
The optimal substructure property
The greedy property
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