Caio Machado

CA Artificial Intelligence

Within the realm of pathfinding algorithms, the divergence between Dijkstra's Algorithm and A* Algorithm lies in the addition of the heuristic_value parameter in A*. Although both algorithms seek the shortest path, A* strategically employs heuristics for efficient decision-making. This divergence enhances A*'s speed and reliability compared to Dijkstra, which exhaustively explores every path. While the shortest path often aligns, A* demonstrates the power of intelligent heuristics in swiftly navigating the search space, epitomizing a more efficient approach to optimal solutions.