BFS In Matrix | Easy Explanation And Code

Mastering BFS in a matrix (grid) is essential for solving real interview questions like shortest path, flood fill, rotten oranges, and more! In this video, I’ll show you the simplest way to understand and write BFS for 2D grids, using clear logic and beginner-friendly code.

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All You need For Your Interview:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_...

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

How BFS works on a 2D matrix
Using queues and direction vectors
How to avoid revisiting cells (visited array / marking)
Applications: shortest path, grid-based traversal, multi-source BFS

Tips to avoid common mistakes in interviews

✅ Whether you're solving problems on Leetcode or prepping for a coding round, this BFS matrix tutorial will make it click instantly.

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