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Node

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TL;DR. A fundamental component of data structures like trees, containing data and links to other nodes.

Technical Definition

A fundamental component of data structures like trees, containing data and links to other nodes.

How it works

In data structures, a node is a basic element that holds data and pointers to other nodes. These links allow nodes to form complex structures such as linked lists or trees. Nodes are essential for organizing and managing data efficiently in computer science.