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Prim's Algorithm

Prim's Algorithm builds a Minimum Spanning Tree (MST) by starting with a single node and "growing" the tree outward. At every step, it finds the cheapest edge that connects a node inside the growing tree to a node outside of it. This greedy approach continues until all nodes are part of the tree, ensuring the total weight of all edges is as low as possible. It is perfect for problems like designing cost-effective road or utility networks.

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