Differentiate BFS and DFS.

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Data Structure and Algorithm

No.

DFS

BFS

1.

Backtracking is possible from a

dead end

Backtracking is not possible

2.

Vertices    from    which    exploration    is

incomplete      are      processed      in      a

The vertices to be explored are

organized as a

3.

Search is done in one particular

direction

The vertices in the same level are

maintained
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Sanisha Maharjan
Sanisha Maharjan
Jan 23, 2022
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