What are the performance differences between binary trees?

What are the performance differences between binary trees?

Binary trees can vary in performance based on their structure. Are you interested in specific operations like search, insert, or delete?

Yes, I'm particularly interested in search performance.

In a balanced binary search tree, the average search time is O(log n), while in an unbalanced tree, it can degrade to O(n).

What factors affect whether a binary tree is balanced or unbalanced?

Factors include the order of insertion, the nature of the data, and whether self-balancing techniques are used.

Can you give examples of self-balancing binary trees?

Sure! Examples include AVL trees and Red-Black trees, both of which maintain balance through specific rotations during insertions and deletions.