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What does "graph" mean in programming?
graph is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
A data structure consisting of nodes (vertices) connected by edges. Graphs model relationships like social networks, road maps, and dependency trees. Unlike trees, graphs can have cycles.
Example
"Model the dependency graph to find circular imports in the codebase."
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