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What is the process of visiting each node in a tree data structure in a specific order called?

  • Tree Traversal (correct)
  • Node Enumeration
  • Branch Visitation
  • Element Exploration

Which traversal method visits the nodes in the order: root, left subtree, right subtree?

  • In-order traversal
  • Post-order traversal
  • Pre-order traversal (correct)
  • Breadth-order traversal

What is the operation of determining if a value exists in a Binary Search Tree (BST) known as?

  • Checking operation (correct)
  • Existence check
  • Validation search
  • Verification process

Which operation is used to add a new value to a Binary Search Tree (BST)?

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What is the primary purpose of Binary Search Trees (BST) among other tree data structures?

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In Object-Oriented Programming, what does 'Over-riding a method' primarily involve?

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What is the purpose of the peek() operation in the context of implementing stacks?

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In the context of the Node ADT, what do node chains refer to?

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Why is defensive programming important when working with nodes?

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What is the main advantage of using nodes to implement stacks and queues?

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How does peek() differ from pop() operation in stacks?

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Which guideline is important for improving programming skills according to the text?

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What is the main purpose of using classes to define Abstract Data Types (ADTs) in Python?

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In Python, what is the primary difference between Stacks and Queues?

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Why would someone choose to adapt Python Lists to implement Queues?

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What is a common application of Stacks and Queues in programming?

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How does Queueing simulation benefit from using Queues?

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Why is it beneficial to implement bracket checking using Stacks in programming?

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Flashcards

Tree Traversal

A method of visiting each node in a tree data structure in a specific order.

Binary Search Tree

A tree data structure where each node has a value greater than all values in the left subtree and less than all values in the right subtree.

Table ADT

An abstract data type (ADT) that allows storing and retrieving data based on keys (or a similar data structure).

Mutable Object

An object whose state can be changed after it is created.

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Immutable Object

An object whose state cannot be changed after it is created.

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Inheritance (OOP)

A mechanism in object-oriented programming where a class can inherit properties and methods from another class.

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Overriding a method

Providing a specific implementation of a method in a subclass that is already defined in the superclass.

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Node ADT

An abstract data type (ADT) representing a single node in a linked data structure.

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Node-based Stack

A stack data structure where elements are stored in nodes connected by references.

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Node-based Queue

A queue data structure where elements are stored in nodes linked to each other.

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Stack

A data structure that follows the Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) principle.

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Queue

A data structure that follows the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) principle.

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List-based Stack

A stack implemented using a list data structure.

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List-based Queue

A queue implemented using a list data structure.

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Defensive Programming

Writing code that anticipates and handles potential errors or unexpected inputs.

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Post-fix Expression

An arithmetic expression where operators follow their operands.

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Study Notes

Tree Traversals

  • In-order sequence and post-order sequence are types of tree traversals
  • Pre-order traversal, in-order traversal, post-order traversal, and breadth-order traversal are different types of tree traversals
  • Algorithms based on tree traversals include calculating the height of a binary tree, counting the number of nodes in a tree, and searching for a value in the tree

Binary Search Trees

  • A binary search tree (BST) is a type of tree that has a specific structure
  • Basic operations in a BST include checking if a value is in the BST, adding a value to the BST, and removing a value from the BST
  • The importance of BSTs lies in their efficiency and ability to perform operations quickly

The Table ADT

  • The Table ADT is a data structure that stores and retrieves data
  • The Table ADT implementation involves using arrays and hash tables
  • The efficiency of the Table ADT implementation depends on the specific implementation

Object Oriented Programming

  • Mutable vs Immutable objects are two different types of objects
  • Inheritance is a concept in OOP that allows classes to share common properties
  • Overriding a method is a way to provide a specific implementation of a method in a subclass
  • Summary of OOP concepts includes understanding mutable vs immutable, inheritance, and overriding

Three Kinds of Tasks

  • There are three kinds of tasks: example problems, subset sum, and operation: peek()
  • Example problems include adapting Python lists to implement stacks and queues

Node ADT

  • The Node ADT is a data structure that represents a single node in a linked list
  • Node chains are a series of nodes connected together
  • Nodes are used to implement stacks and queues

Defensive Programming

  • Defensive programming is a practice that involves anticipating and mitigating potential errors
  • It involves understanding what could go wrong and taking steps to prevent it
  • Defensive programming is important for writing robust and reliable code

Node-based Stacks and Queues

  • Node-based stacks and queues are data structures that use nodes to implement stacks and queues
  • Using nodes to implement stacks and queues provides flexibility and efficiency
  • Node-based stacks and queues are used in applications such as buffering communications and backtracking

Objects and Classes

  • Objects and classes are fundamental concepts in object-oriented programming
  • Classes define the structure and behavior of objects
  • Objects are instances of classes and can have their own attributes and methods

Stacks and Queues

  • Stacks and queues are data structures that follow a specific order of operations
  • Stacks are Last-In First-Out (LIFO) while queues are First-In First-Out (FIFO)
  • Applications of stacks and queues include buffering communications, backtracking, and evaluating postfix expressions

Applications of Stacks and Queues

  • Queueing simulation is an application of stacks and queues
  • Bracket checking is another application of stacks and queues
  • Post-fix arithmetic evaluators use stacks and queues to evaluate expressions

List-based Stacks and Queues

  • List-based stacks and queues are data structures that use lists to implement stacks and queues
  • Adapting Python lists to implement stacks and queues involves using specific operations such as size(), is_empty(), push(), pop(), and peek()
  • List-based stacks and queues are used in applications such as buffering communications and evaluating postfix expressions

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