Amazon VO Interview Question: Package Dependency Order

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Hello from Carl.

There is a list of packages A, B, C, D, etc. and a list of dependencies:

  • B -> A (package B depends on successful compilation of A)
  • X -> A, B
  • D -> X
  • F -> B, D

[package a: depend package b]

Class Solution:

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This problem asks for a valid build order of packages given dependency relationships. Model each dependency as a directed edge from prerequisite to dependent package, then compute a topological ordering so every package appears after all of its prerequisites. A DFS-based approach can also detect cycles if they exist. In the sample, A must come first, followed by B, then X, then D, and finally F.

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