graph edge generators

[Steven D'Aprano]

On Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:58:54 -0700, William Clifford wrote:

> I've become interested in basic graphs and networks and I'm wondering
> about what algorithms are there for generating basic regular graphs like
> the simplex graph or dodecahedron graph, etc (I'm sure there are many).
> I'm particularly keen on understanding the very basic functions for
> determining edges in the graphs. If one didn't want the complete graph
> but just a function generates the edges connected to a given node.
> 
> I've been surfing around for this sort of info, but I'm having trouble
> finding stuff at my level. If anyone knows of any resources or tutorials
> or that sort of thing, I'd like to hear about those too.

I'm not sure what your level is, but you might find these helpful:

http://www.python.org/doc/essays/graphs/

http://neopythonic.blogspot.com/2009/01/detecting-cycles-in-directed-graph.html




-- 
Steven