What are some common methods for balancing binary search trees?

What are some common methods for balancing binary search trees?

Common methods include AVL trees, Red-Black trees, and Splay trees. Each has its own balancing technique.

Can you explain how AVL trees maintain balance?

AVL trees maintain balance by ensuring that the heights of the two child subtrees of any node differ by no more than one.

What about Red-Black trees? How do they differ?

Red-Black trees use color properties and rotations to maintain balance, allowing for faster insertion and deletion operations.

Are there any trade-offs between these methods?

Yes, AVL trees provide faster lookups, while Red-Black trees offer better performance for insertions and deletions.

Which method would you recommend for a new project?

It depends on your use case. If you need frequent insertions and deletions, Red-Black trees might be better.