What is the time complexity of heap operations?

What is the time complexity of heap operations?

The time complexity of basic heap operations like insertion and deletion is O(log n).

Can you explain why insertion takes O(log n) time?

Sure! Insertion involves adding an element at the end and then 'bubbling up' to maintain the heap property, which takes logarithmic time.

What about the time complexity for building a heap?

Building a heap from an array has a time complexity of O(n), which is more efficient than inserting elements one by one.

Are there any operations that can be done in constant time?

Yes, accessing the maximum or minimum element in a heap can be done in O(1) time.