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What does "binary tree" mean in programming?
binary tree is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
A tree data structure where each node has at most two children, called left and right. Binary trees are the basis for binary search trees, heaps, and many parsing algorithms.
Example
"A balanced binary tree with n nodes has height O(log n), enabling fast operations."
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