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08/24/2024  —  Software,  TSP,  Libraries

BoundedPriorityDeque.hpp

Single-header, lightweight, and performant bounded priority dequeue with wide applicability via templating. Implemented in C++ as a circular buffer.

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Technology Stack

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Purpose

Efficiency

Efficiently manage data via highly-optimized data-handling techniques; without the typical overhead associated with standard library structures.

High-Performance Environments

Excels in operations like bottom-up ball tree construction and TSP optimizations.

Motivation

Developed out of necessity, the Bounded Priority Deque addresses the shortcomings of standard library containers by eliminating unnecessary allocations, along with the pruning of data without deallocation costs. This approach ensures high performance and reduces overhead, making it an ideal choice for complex algorithmic challenges.

Data Structure

Highly Evolved

Evolved from simpler data structures to a relatively sophisticated circular buffer-based vector, which minimizes destructor calls and eliminates common performance bottlenecks.

Performance Minded

Implements an O(1) time complexity for critical operations, significantly outperforming traditional models in efficiency.

Features

Single-Header Library

Easy implementation into any C++ project, optimizing development time and system resources.

Optimized for Demanding Tasks

Perfectly suited for demanding tasks in TSP solutions and advanced data structure constructions, where performance and speed are non-negotiable.

Developer Focused

Built for developers who need full control, it operates without the usual safety checks in release mode to push the boundaries of performance.

Superior Merging Capability

Integrates a powerful merging operator that combines results from different threads efficiently and effectively, ideal for merging local-thread optimizations in a multi-threaded environment.

Tested Efficiency

Designed to perform under pressure, it consistently delivers speed and reliability, managing complex tasks seamlessly across various operational scales.