Dijkstra’s algorithm finds the shortest path between nodes in a weighted graph. You can implement it in TypeScript using a priority queue and a distance array.

Dijkstra’s algorithm is a well-known algorithm for finding the shortest paths between nodes in a weighted graph. It works by iteratively selecting the node with the smallest known distance and updating the distances to its neighbors. The algorithm continues until all nodes have been processed or the shortest path to a target node is found. In TypeScript, Dijkstra’s algorithm can be implemented using a priority queue (min-heap) to efficiently select the next node to process and a distance array to store the shortest distance from the start node to each node. The key to Dijkstra’s efficiency is its greedy approach, where it always picks the node with the shortest known distance. This algorithm is widely used in network routing, GPS systems, and other real-world applications that require finding the shortest path, such as in traffic navigation or communication systems. By learning how to implement Dijkstra’s algorithm in TypeScript, you can tackle a variety of graph-related problems that involve optimizing routes or minimizing distances.