Priority Queue Implementation Gaming Project in C++

Explanation

  1. Priority Queue Class:
    • The PriorityQueue class uses a vector (std::vector<int> data) to store the elements. It maintains a max-heap, where the highest priority element is always at the root (index 0).
    • heapify_up: This method ensures the heap property is maintained after inserting a new element by comparing the newly added element with its parent and swapping if necessary.
    • heapify_down: This method is used to maintain the heap property after removing the root element by comparing the new root with its children and swapping if necessary.
  2. Push Operation:
    • The push(int value) method inserts a new element into the priority queue. It adds the element at the end of the vector and then calls heapify_up to maintain the heap property.
  3. Pop Operation:
    • The pop() method removes and returns the highest priority element (the root). It replaces the root with the last element and then calls heapify_down to maintain the heap property.
  4. Top Operation:
    • The top() method returns the highest priority element without removing it.
  5. Empty Operation:
    • The empty() method checks if the priority queue is empty.

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