Database System Concepts
Database System Concepts
7th Edition
ISBN: 9780078022159
Author: Abraham Silberschatz Professor, Henry F. Korth, S. Sudarshan
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Implement a computer program in C to compute the shortest path between two nominated vertices on the graph,
G, using Dijkstra’s algorithm.
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Given a picture of an arbitrary undirected, simple, weighted graph, G, with a maximum of 10 vertices:
a. Capture the graph, G=(V, E), into your program;
b. Nominate an initial vertex and a goal vertex;
c. Calculate the shortest path between those two vertices;
d. Display the shortest route between the two vertices;
e. Display the distance or cost of the route.

 

The following discussion points should be included:
 Description of graph capture method
 Implementation choices
 Screenshot of program output
 Relevant example or use in practice
 Reflection

 

Hints
 Make use of the graph test case provided to verify that your implementation is operating correctly
 See the extra FAQ document for additional clarification on common questions
 See section 6.3.1 Skiena 2nd edition and section 8.31 Skiena 3rd edition
 There are numerous ways to solve the different parts of the problem, but in principle, the following
functions are required:
o Define a struct to house the graph information
o Input vertices (V) and edges (E) of graph G into the program
o Input initial- and goal- node/vertex
o Logic to visit each node and keep track of which nodes were already visited
o Logic to perform Dijkstra at each visited node
o Output route and cost

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