Railroad Builder The Railroad Network Builder is a Java program designed to construct cost-effective railroad networks connecting various destinations. It utilizes Kruskal's Algorithm to find the minimum spanning tree of a graph representing the railroad network, ensuring that all destinations are connected with the least possible cost.
Overview The Railroad Network Builder reads destination and cost information from a file and constructs the railroad network using Kruskal's Algorithm. It then outputs the connections between destinations along with their associated costs, providing a comprehensive overview of the constructed railroad and its total cost. The Railroad Network Builder Driver provides multiple test cases to verify the correctness of the implemented solution.
Features File Input: Reads destination and cost information from a file, allowing for easy customization of the railroad network. Kruskal's Algorithm: Utilizes Kruskal's Algorithm to find the minimum spanning tree of the railroad network, ensuring an optimal and cost-effective solution. Output Formatting: Outputs the connections between destinations along with their associated costs, providing clear and concise information about the constructed railroad.
Usage Compilation: Compile both the Railroad.java and RailroadDriver.java files.
javac Railroad.java javac RailroadDriver.java
Output: The program will display the constructed railroad networks along with their associated costs for each test case.
Input Format The input file should contain lines representing connections between destinations and their associated costs. Each line should follow the format: [Source] [Destination] [Cost]