graph search

Graph search is a method used to explore a network of connected things, called a graph, to find a specific item or understand relationships. Imagine a map where locations are points (nodes) and roads are lines (edges). Graph search algorithms systematically examine these points and connections to locate a target, determine a path, or gather information. They can be designed to explore the closest points first (like breadth-first search) or follow a path to a goal (like depth-first search). This technique is widely used in computer science for navigation, problem-solving, and analyzing complex systems.