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Union Find introduction + Kruskal’s MST algorithm explanation.

The video provides a comprehensive introduction to the Union-Find data structure, also known as the Disjoint Set Union (DSU). It explains its fundamental purpose: managing and tracking elements divided into disjoint sets, with two primary operations—union and find. The presenter uses a vivid analogy involving magnets to illustrate how groups (sets) are formed and merged based on attraction, which symbolizes union operations. The discussion further elaborates on common applications of the Union-Find structure, including minimum spanning trees (MST), grid percolation, network connectivity, lowest common ancestor (LCA) in trees, and image processing. A detailed explanation of the Kruskal’s algorithm for finding an MST is provided, demonstrating how the Union-Find data structure simplifies the algorithm by efficiently managing connectivity and preventing cycles. The video also touches on the time complexities of Union-Find operations, highlighting the near-constant amortized time achieved through techniques like path compression. The session concludes with practical insights into the importance of Union-Find in real-world networking and graph algorithms.