What are the differences between AVL trees and Red-Black trees?

What are the differences between AVL trees and Red-Black trees?

AVL trees maintain a stricter balance than Red-Black trees, which can lead to faster lookups.

Can you explain how the balancing works in both types?

In AVL trees, the balance factor is checked after every insertion or deletion, while Red-Black trees use color properties to maintain balance.

Which one is better for insertion-heavy applications?

Red-Black trees are generally better for insertion-heavy applications due to their less strict balancing.

Are there any scenarios where AVL trees are preferred?

Yes, AVL trees are preferred in scenarios where read operations are more frequent, as they provide faster lookups.