Disjoint-Set Data Structures and Union-Find Explained | Chapter 19 in Introduction to Algorithms
Disjoint-Set Data Structures and Union-Find Explained | Chapter 19 in introduction to algorithms Disjoint-set data structures are essential tools for efficiently managing collections of non-overlapping sets, enabling fast set partitioning, connectivity checks, and core graph algorithms. Chapter 19 of introduction to algorithms explores the inner workings of union-find structures, their practical applications, and the performance-boosting heuristics that make them indispensable in computer science. Watch the chapter summary below for an accessible breakdown of disjoint-set structures and their algorithmic uses. Subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more introduction to algorithms tutorials! Core Disjoint-Set Operations MAKE-SET(x): Creates a new set containing element x . FIND-SET(x): Returns a pointer to the representative of the set containing x . UNION(x, y): Merges the sets containing x and y . A representative is any consistent member that uniquely i...