A* algorithm is Ariadne’s thread, Neo4j GDS lib reveals why

Aniket Hingane
9 min readMar 29, 2024

Let’s learn, why it’s essential for solving real-world problems

From code in this Proj : Optimizing Routes, Minimizing Costs, Navigating Networks, Let’s Dive into A* !

In ancient Greek myth, the hero Theseus used a ball of thread to escape a labyrinth. But what if that thread could think? What if it could calculate the shortest way out? That’s the idea behind the A* algorithm. And with Neo4j GDS (Graph Data Science) lib, we can build mazes of information and let A*…

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Aniket Hingane

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