Binary Search Trees — Search, Insert, Delete, and Traversals Demystified | Chapter 12 of Intro to Algorithms
Binary Search Trees — Search, Insert, Delete, and Traversals Demystified | Chapter 12 of Intro to Algorithms Binary search trees (BSTs) are a fundamental building block for dynamic sets, dictionaries, and efficient search algorithms in computer science. Chapter 12 of introduction to algorithms delivers a deep dive into the structure, operations, and efficiency of BSTs, revealing why they remain core to both academic theory and practical software design. For a guided walkthrough, watch the podcast summary below—and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for clear, chapter-by-chapter breakdowns of introduction to algorithms . What Is a Binary Search Tree? A binary search tree is a hierarchical data structure in which each node contains a key , optional satellite data, and pointers to its left child, right child, and parent. The defining binary-search-tree property states: All keys in a node’s left subtree are less than or equal to the node’s key. All keys in the right s...