Data Structures(Shortest path in Data Structures)

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Shortest Path Problem-

 

In data structures,

  • Shortest path problem is a problem of finding the shortest path(s) between vertices of a given graph.
  • Shortest path between two vertices is a path that has the least cost as compared to all other existing paths.

 

Shortest Path Algorithms-

 

Shortest path algorithms are a family of algorithms used for solving the shortest path problem.

 

Applications-

 

Shortest path algorithms have a wide range of applications such as in-

  • Google Maps
  • Road Networks
  • Logistics Research

 

Types of Shortest Path Problem-

 

Various types of shortest path problem are-

 

 

  1. Single-pair shortest path problem
  2. Single-source shortest path problem
  3. Single-destination shortest path problem
  4. All pairs shortest path problem

Single-Pair Shortest Path Problem-

 

  • It is a shortest path problem where the shortest path between a given pair of vertices is computed.
  • A* Search Algorithm is a famous algorithm used for solving single-pair shortest path problem.

 

Single-Source Shortest Path Problem-

 

  • It is a shortest path problem where the shortest path from a given source vertex to all other remaining vertices is computed.
  • Dijkstra’s Algorithm and Bellman Ford Algorithm are the famous algorithms used for solving single-source shortest path problem.

Single-Destination Shortest Path Problem-

 

  • It is a shortest path problem where the shortest path from all the vertices to a single destination vertex is computed.
  • By reversing the direction of each edge in the graph, this problem reduces to single-source shortest path problem.
  • Dijkstra’s Algorithm is a famous algorithm adapted for solving single-destination shortest path problem.

 

All Pairs Shortest Path Problem-

 

  • It is a shortest path problem where the shortest path between every pair of vertices is computed.
  • Floyd-Warshall Algorithm and Johnson’s Algorithm are the famous algorithms used for solving All pairs shortest path problem.

 

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