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Single Class graphs
How can graphs be represented in a single class?
I know how to make a graph with several classes such as Vertex which defines the vertex, Stack which defines the Stack, Graph which lays out the graph and includes any searching algorithm, and a Main class which creates vertexes, and edges and does the search etc. though I would really like to know if there is any simpler way to create a graph, having multiple classes is not allowed on TopCoder where I could use a graph to solve a problem.
Re: Single Class graphs
Suggesting that a Java program - any Java program, but especially a Java program that involves graphics - be written with the use of a single class is just nonsense. Since that's how you're interpreting the problem (at least, that's how I interpret your question), either I'm not understanding what you're asking or you're misinterpreting the requirements.
See if you can clarify the question, perhaps post it here.
Re: Tackling problem
On topcoder there are many problems that need to be solved by graphs, and since I can only create one class for a particular problem how can I solve these problems.
Re: Tackling problem
a) Single file or single class? Are inner classes allowed? b) There are many ways to store a Graph, some of which are completely independent of object oriented programming (such as an adjacency matrix)
Re: Tackling problem
Interesting, I have never used inner classes, definitely something I need to learn more about.
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