Python’s heapq module offers a highly efficient min-heap implementation. A min-heap, by definition, keeps its smallest element at the root (index 0). While adding (heappush) and removing (heappop) elements are common operations, frequently you’ll need to examine the smallest element without altering the heap’s structure—a process we call “peeking.” This…
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Efficient Priority Queues in C#: SortedSet vs. Min-Heap
A priority queue is a fundamental data structure that extends the functionality of a standard queue by assigning a priority to each element. Unlike a FIFO (First-In, First-Out) queue where elements are processed in the order they arrive, a priority queue dequeues (removes) elements based on their priority. The highest-priority…