Minimum Spanning Tree

A Minimum Spanning Tree (MST) is a way to connect all points in a network with the least total cost or distance. Imagine a set of cities connected by roads; an MST finds the shortest possible network of roads that links all the cities without any cycles, ensuring every city is reachable efficiently. It is used in designing cost-effective networks, such as transportation, electrical grids, or communication systems, optimizing resources while maintaining full connectivity. The MST ensures the entire network is connected with minimal total connection length, saving time and resources.