Abstract: This paper presents a detailed comparison of three popular path-finding algorithms: BFS, Dijkstra’s algorithm, and A*, for solving 2D mazes. Path-finding is a widely studied problem in ...

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The LinkedIn algorithm can feel like a mysterious gatekeeper, deciding which posts reach only a few connections and which break free into wider feeds. For professionals, creators, and brands, ...

When Edsger W. Dijkstra published his algorithm in 1959, computer networks were barely a thing. The algorithm in question found the shortest path between any two nodes on a graph, with a variant ...

Airlines list all flight departure and arrival times in the local time of the respective airports. Travelers do not need to calculate time zone differences or daylight saving changes, as airlines ...

Abstract: In this paper, we present a novel data clustering approach, i.e., a Breadth First Search (BFS) algorithm based on space-time curvature, or BFS Curvature for short. Inspired by Einstein’s ...

Ever wondered how social media platforms decide how to fill our feeds? They use algorithms, of course, but how do these algorithms work? A series of corporate leaks over the past few years provides a ...

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