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CLIQUE ALGORITHM

• The Clique algorithm is a fundamental graph


theory algorithm used to find cliques within a
graph. A clique is a subset of vertices in a
graph such that every pair of vertices in the
subset is connected by an edge. In simpler
terms, a clique is a fully connected subgraph
within the larger graph
ALGORITHM
• Input: The input to the Clique algorithm is a graph G=(V,E), where V is the set of vertices
and E is the set of edges.
• Initialization: Initially, the algorithm starts with an empty set as the current clique.
• Exploration: The algorithm explores the graph to identify cliques. It does this by
systematically examining combinations of vertices to determine whether they form a
clique.
• Candidate Generation: The algorithm generates candidate cliques by selecting a vertex
from the graph and checking if it can be added to the current clique without violating the
definition of a clique.
• Pruning: During the exploration process, the algorithm prunes branches of the search tree
that cannot lead to a clique. This is done to reduce the search space and improve efficiency .
• Validation: For each candidate clique, the algorithm validates
whether it satisfies the clique property
• Backtracking: If a candidate clique is found to be valid, the
algorithm recursively explores additional vertices to extend the
clique further
• Termination: The algorithm terminates when all possible cliques
have been explored, or when the search space has been exhausted.
• Output: The output of the Clique algorithm is a list of all maximal
cliques in the graph.
EXAMPLE PROBLEM:
APPLICATIONS:
• Social Network Analysis: In social networks, cliques represent tightly knit groups

of individuals who interact frequently with each other.

• Bioinformatics: In biological networks such as protein-protein interaction

networks or gene regulatory networks, cliques may represent functional modules or

groups of genes/proteins that work together.

• Recommendation Systems: In recommendation systems, cliques can represent

groups of users with similar preferences or behaviors. Identifying cliques can help

in generating personalized recommendations and improving the overall system's

performance.

• Pattern Recognition: In image or pattern recognition, cliques can represent

regions or segments of an image with strong internal coherence.


ADVANTAGES:
• Comprehensive Solution: The Clique algorithm provides a comprehensive solution for

identifying all maximal cliques in a graph, allowing for a thorough analysis of the graph's

structure.

• Flexibility: The algorithm can be adapted to different types of graphs and domains, making it

versatile for various applications.

• Insight Generation: By identifying cliques, the algorithm can provide insights into the

underlying structure and relationships within a graph, leading to a better understanding of the

data.

• Scalability: While finding the maximum clique is NP-hard, the Clique algorithm can efficiently

find all maximal cliques in many practical scenarios, especially for moderately sized graphs.
DISADVANTAGES:
• Complexity: The Clique algorithm can have high computational complexity, especially

for large graphs or graphs with dense connectivity. Finding the maximum clique is an NP-

hard problem, which means the algorithm may not scale well for certain instances.

• Memory Requirements: The algorithm may require significant memory resources,

especially when exploring large graphs or maintaining a list of maximal cliques.

• Sensitivity to Graph Structure: The performance of the algorithm may be sensitive to

the structure of the input graph, particularly in cases where the graph has irregular or

highly interconnected patterns.

• Optimization Challenges: Implementing efficient versions of the Clique algorithm with

optimizations such as pruning strategies and heuristics can be challenging and may require

domain-specific knowledge.

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