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The Minimum Spanning Tree

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The minimum spanning tree problem asks for the lowest-cost way to connect all of a graph's vertices — a problem where a crafted greedy rule provably finds the optimum.

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Wiring a whole town to broadband at least cost is this problem in work clothes.

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The proof, not the greed, makes it safe.