C950 Task-2 FAQ
C950 Task-2 FAQ
(Task-2: The implementation phase of the WGUPS Routing Program).
(Zip your source code and upload it with this file)
C950 Data Structures and Algorithms II
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A. Hash Table
Develop a hash table, without using any additional libraries or classes, that
has an insertion function that takes the package ID as input and inserts
each of the following data components into the hash table:
• delivery address
• delivery deadline
• delivery city
• delivery zip code
• package weight
• delivery status (i.e., at the hub, en route, or delivered), including the
delivery time
You need to have HashTable data structure implemented as part of your
solution. Then, you can use dictionaries and or other built-in data
structures. Avoid using libraries other than CSV and DateTime Python
libraries.
Provide screenshot of your HashTable.
B. Look-Up Functions
Develop a look-up function that takes the package ID as input and returns
each of the following corresponding data components:
• delivery address
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• delivery deadline
• delivery city
• delivery zip code
• package weight
• delivery status (i.e., at the hub, en route, or delivered), including the
delivery time
Provide screenshot of your Look-Up function.
C. Original Code
Write an original program that will deliver all packages and meet all
requirements using the attached supporting documents “Salt Lake City
Downtown Map,” “WGUPS Distance Table,” and “WGUPS Package File.”
Major code blocks screenshots go here showing implementation
C1. Identification Information
1. Create an identifying comment within the first line of a file named
“[Link]” that includes your student ID.
[Link] screenshot goes here showing Student ID
C2. Process and Flow Comments
2. Include comments in your code to explain both the process and the flow
of the program.
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Some code blocks screenshots go here showing comments
By explaining the intent and decisions of each “major” block of code, i.e.,
the “why, what, and how,” the comments should improve readability.
Provide a little more detail for any process that is unusual or complicated.
D. Interface
Provide an intuitive interface for the user to view the delivery status
(including the delivery time) of any package at any time and the total
mileage traveled by all trucks. (The delivery status should report the
package as at the hub, en route, or delivered. Delivery status must include
the time.)
Interface screenshot goes here.
Here in the first screenshot for example; they are asking for anytime
requested by the user between 8:35am and 9:25am.
D1. First Status Check
1. Provide screenshots to show the status of all packages loaded onto
each truck at a time between 8:35 a.m. and 9:25 a.m.
Screen shot goes here
D2. Second Status Check
2. Provide screenshots to show the status of all packages loaded onto
each truck at a time between 9:35 a.m. and 10:25 a.m.
Screenshot goes here
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D3. Third Status Check
3. Provide screenshots to show the status of all packages loaded onto
each truck at a time between 12:03 p.m. and 1:12 p.m.
Screenshot goes here
E. Screenshot of Code Execution
Provide screenshots showing successful completion of the code that
includes the total mileage traveled by all trucks.
Provide a screenshot or screenshots so that the evaluator can check that
your code ran on your machine successfully to completion. The
screenshot(s) should include a view of the console output, the project files,
etc.
F1. Strengths of the Chosen Algorithm
Justify the package delivery algorithm used in the solution as written in the
original program by doing the following:
1. Describe two or more strengths of the algorithm used in the solution.
Address above questions with 4-5 sentences.
F2. Verification of Algorithm
2. Verify that the algorithm used in the solution meets all requirements in
the scenario.
See above
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F3. Other Possible Algorithms
3. Identify two other named algorithms that are different from the algorithm
implemented in the solution and would meet all requirements in the
scenario.
See above
F3a. Algorithm Differences
a. Describe how both algorithms identified in part F3 are different from the
algorithm used in the solution
See above
G. Different Approach
Describe what you would do differently, other than the two algorithms
identified in part F3, if you did this project again, including details of the
modifications that would be made.
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H. Verification of Data Structure
Verify that the data structure used in the solution meets all requirements in
the scenario.
Address above questions with 4-5 sentences.
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H1. Other Data Structures
1. Identify two other data structures that could meet the same
requirements in the scenario.
See above
H1a. Data Structure Differences
a. Describe how each data structure identified in H1 is different from the
data structure used in the solution.
See above
I. Sources
Text goes here
An example:
Lysecky, R., & Vahid, F. (2018, June). C950: Data Structures and
Algorithms II. zyBooks.
Retrieved March 22, 2021, from
[Link]
J. Professional Communication
Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation
of your submission.
The submitted document should be grammatically correct and easy to read.
Make use of one of the many freely available grammar checkers and/or the
writing center. You can run your document through
[Link]
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