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= Depth First Search =
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Depth First Search is an algorithm for searching a tree/graph for a node that
has a certain property. It starts at some chosen/implied root node, and
traverses the entire tree/graph. Depth first search can also be thought of as a
type of prefix traversal
== Algorithm ==
=== Tree ===
The algorithm is often implemented as a recursive function. For each node in
the graph, the function checks if the node's value is the desired value, and if
not immediately calls itself upon that nodes children. Due to this the
algorithm searches as deeply as possible first and foremost, before then
searching the width of the tree.
=== Graph ===
Graph traversal is similar, however a list of of visited nodes is required.
This is to ensure that we do not get stuck in loops.