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Binary tree
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TL;DR. A tree data structure where each node has at most two children, known as the left and right child.
Technical Definition
A tree data structure where each node has at most two children, known as the left and right child.
How it works
A binary tree is a fundamental data structure in computer science. Each node in the tree can have a maximum of two child nodes, typically referred to as the left child and the right child. This structure is widely used for organizing data, implementing algorithms like binary search, and building other complex data structures.
Related Concepts
- Computer science — Computer science is the study of computation, including the theory, design, and application of algorithms and computational systems.