What is a 2-3-4 Tree?
A 2-3-4 tree is a self-balancing data structure that provides efficient search, insertion, and deletion operations. It is a specific type of B-tree, (or "balanced" tree).
Key Characteristics
- 2-nodes: One data element, two children.
- 3-nodes: Two data elements, three children.
- 4-nodes: Three data elements, four children.
- Perfect Balance: All leaf nodes are at the same depth.
- Self Balancing: When using pre-emptive splits, 2-3-4 trees remain balanced
Example 2-3-4 Tree
For more detailed analysis, visit the Wikipedia page on 2-3-4 Trees .