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Binary Trees

A binary tree is a fundamental data structure in computer science, consisting of nodes where each node has at most two children, referred to as the left child and the right child. This hierarchical structure is efficient for various operations such as insertion, deletion, and searching, with applications in algorithms like binary search trees, heaps, and balanced tree algorithms like AVL and Red-Black trees. Binary trees are used in areas such as database indexing, compiler construction, and more complex data structures like tries. The structure allows for efficient traversal methods, including in-order, pre-order, and post-order, which serve different purposes, from sorting to expression evaluation. The efficiency and versatility of binary trees make them a cornerstone in the design and implementation of many algorithms and data processing techniques.