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In Python, what is the method to determine the smallest number of segments needed to go from the starting point to the ending point?

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answered 2021-04-12 21:00:00 +0000

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This method is commonly known as Breadth-First Search (BFS) algorithm. It starts from the starting point and systematically explores each neighbor node before moving to the next level. This way, the algorithm guarantees that the solution found is optimal i.e., it is the shortest path possible. To implement this algorithm in Python, one can use a queue data structure and mark each explored node to avoid revisiting it.

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