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An AVL tree is a balanced binary search tree that maintains a height difference of one unit between its left and right subtrees using a balance factor. It provides efficient search operations with a time complexity of O(log n) and is commonly used in database systems, software requiring fast lookups, and large file systems. While it offers fast search and self-balancing properties, AVL trees incur higher computational costs during insertions and deletions due to necessary rotations and require additional memory for height information.

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An AVL tree is a balanced binary search tree that maintains a height difference of one unit between its left and right subtrees using a balance factor. It provides efficient search operations with a time complexity of O(log n) and is commonly used in database systems, software requiring fast lookups, and large file systems. While it offers fast search and self-balancing properties, AVL trees incur higher computational costs during insertions and deletions due to necessary rotations and require additional memory for height information.

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AVL TREE

An AVL tree is one such data structure that provides the required functionality. Also
known as the Adelson-Velsky & Landis Tree, it is a type of balanced binary search tree
(BST). It exists when both the left & right subtrees have a maximum height difference of
one unit.

AVL trees use a property called the balance factor to maintain this condition. It ensures
that the balance factor remains within the set {-1, 0, 1}.

Balance factor = height of right subtree - height of left subtree.

To maintain this balance, rotations are performed to rearrange nodes, keeping the tree
stable. Search operations in AVL trees have a time complexity of O(log n).

Applications:

● AVL trees are used in database systems to index large records efficiently,
allowing fast retrieval of necessary information.
● They provide optimized search speed, making them useful in software that
requires fast lookups.
● AVL trees are also used in Large file systems & storyline-based games.

Pros & Cons:

Pros:

● Provides fast search, improving task efficiency.


● It is self-balancing, meaning the AVL tree property is maintained automatically.
● Very useful in applications requiring heavy read operations.

Cons:

● Insertion & deletion operations trigger rotations for balancing, increasing


computational cost & making them slower.
● Requires extra memory to store height information.

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