A* (A Star) Search Algorithm - Computerphile

Improving on Dijkstra, A* takes into account the direction of your goal. Dr Mike Pound explains.

Correction: At 8min 38secs 'D' should, of course, be 14 not 12. This does not change the result.

Dijkstra's Algorithm: https://youtu.be/GazC3A4OQTE
How GPS Works: https://youtu.be/EUrU1y5is3Y

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