What are the types of trees in data structures?

What are the different types of trees used in data structures?

There are several types of trees in data structures, including binary trees, binary search trees, AVL trees, and red-black trees.

Can you explain the difference between a binary tree and a binary search tree?

Sure! A binary tree is a tree data structure where each node has at most two children. A binary search tree (BST) is a type of binary tree where the left child is less than the parent node, and the right child is greater.

What are AVL trees and why are they important?

AVL trees are self-balancing binary search trees. They maintain their balance by ensuring that the heights of the two child subtrees of any node differ by at most one, which helps in keeping operations efficient.

Are there any other types of trees I should know about?

Yes, there are also B-trees, which are used in databases, and trie trees, which are used for storing strings efficiently.