Day 42: Graph Basics - Introduction and Terminology

After reading this chapter and engaging in the embedded activities and reflections, you should be able to:

• Explain what graphs are and why they're fundamental data structures
• Identify real-world systems naturally modeled as graphs
• Define vertices (nodes) and edges (connections) in graph terminology
• Distinguish between directed and undirected graphs with examples
• Distinguish between weighted and unweighted graphs with applications
• Apply graph terminology including degree, path, cycle, connected components, and DAG
• Recognize common graph applications in computer science and beyond