1.5 - Predecessor and Successor
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Define a predecessor in the context of search trees.
💡 Hint: Think of it as the nearest smaller number in an arranged list.
What is a successor in a search tree?
💡 Hint: Consider it as the nearest larger number in a sorted list.
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What is the function of a predecessor in a search tree?
💡 Hint: Look for what 'pre-' could signify.
True or False: A min heap can effectively manage minimum separation constraints.
💡 Hint: Think about how elements are retrieved in the heap.
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Create an algorithm using a binary search tree structure to manage a list of flight requests defined by their arrival times, ensuring that any new request complies with a minimum separation rule of 3 minutes.
💡 Hint: Think about tree properties and how they facilitate minimum separation checks.
Evaluate the performance difference in time complexities between a direct heap implementation and a balanced binary search tree when managing a large number of flight requests.
💡 Hint: Which structure allows fast access to elements based on valued relationships?
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