(classic problem)
Definition: Find the shortest paths from a specific source vertex to every other vertex in a weighted, directed graph. Dijkstra's algorithm solves this if all weights are nonnegative. The Bellman-Ford algorithm handles any weights.
See also graph, all pairs shortest path, single-destination shortest-path problem, DAG shortest paths, shortest path.
Note: Equivalent to the single-destination shortest-path problem with all directions reversed.
Author: PEB
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Dictionary of Algorithms and Data Structures [online], Vreda Pieterse and Paul E. Black, eds. 1 February 2005. (accessed TODAY)
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