[Question] understanding Single Source Shortest Path and Traversal API within HugeGraph about incubator-hugegraph HOT 2 OPEN

The Single Source Shortest Path (SSSP) API in HugeGraph, specifically through the SingleSourceShortestPathTraverser class, is designed for efficient shortest path computation from a single source vertex to all others. It leverages efficient data structures like LinkedHashMap for WeightedPaths and Set<Edge> for storing edges, optimizing memory usage while maintaining quick access and insertion order. The implementation also includes a mechanism to skip super nodes based on a specified skipDegree, reducing memory footprint by avoiding traversal of high-degree nodes.

The SSSP algorithm is part of the broader traverser API, extending the HugeTraverser class to utilize common graph traversal functionalities. This ensures seamless integration and leverages the framework's capabilities for vertex and edge loading. The design patterns observed include the Traverser pattern for systematic exploration and the Decorator pattern for extending node functionalities.

Performance-wise, while the implementation does not directly address backend specifics like RocksDB or storage media (HDD vs. SSD), the efficiency of RocksDB, especially on SSDs, would contribute positively to the traversal speed by reducing data access latency. The algorithm's memory management strategy involves algorithmic controls (parameters like max_degree, capacity, and limit) alongside Java's memory management through iterators and object scoping.

For more detailed insights, the source code of the SingleSourceShortestPathTraverser and SingleSourceShortestPathAPI classes on GitHub provides a comprehensive look at the implementation and its integration with the HugeGraph framework.

This overview should give you a clearer understanding of the SSSP API's workings within HugeGraph, including its memory management, design patterns, and integration with the traverser API. If you have further questions or need more details, feel free to ask.

Sources

• hugegraph-server/hugegraph-core/src/main/java/org/apache/hugegraph/traversal/algorithm/SingleSourceShortestPathTraverser.java
• hugegraph-server/hugegraph-api/src/main/java/org/apache/hugegraph/api/traversers/SingleSourceShortestPathAPI.java

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