Lab 32: Provided Code For Binary Tree In Java

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Implement an algorithm that searches the binary tree one level at a time, left to right. The traversal starts from the root node and finishes at the leaf node. Aim: Apply BFS traversal in Java. Steps for completion: Implement the pseudocode algorithm from Snippet 3.14 in a public method called printBfs() in SimpleBinaryTree. The return value should be void and it should print each node on a newline:

breadthFirstSearch(root)

if (root != null) {

   queue = createQueue()

   enqueue(queue, root)

   while (not isEmpty(queue)) {

     node = dequeue(queue)

     process(node)

     if(node.left != null) enqueue(queue, node.left)

     if(node.right != null) enqueue(queue, node.right)

   }

}

Checks: printBfs() prints the expected keys. Testing printBfs() with separate SimpleBinaryTree instances.

Paper For Above instruction

Breadth-First Search (BFS) traversal is a fundamental algorithm in computer science used to explore nodes in a tree or graph systematically by level. Specifically, in binary trees, BFS visits all nodes at the current depth before moving on to nodes at the next depth level, making it ideal for situations where the shortest path or level-by-level processing is required. Implementing BFS in Java involves utilizing a data structure such as a queue to maintain the order of nodes to be processed, ensuring that nodes are visited in a left-to-right, level-order sequence.

The provided code offers a skeletal implementation of a binary tree, including interfaces and classes for nodes and traversal methods. The core challenge here is to implement the printBfs() method within the SimpleBinaryTree class, adhering to the pseudocode outline from Snippet 3.14. This method will initiate a BFS traversal starting from the root node, printing each node's key on a new line, and enqueuing child nodes for subsequent processing. The algorithm ensures that each node is visited exactly once and in correct order, utilizing a queue to manage traversal state effectively.

To achieve this, the printBfs() method will first verify the root's existence. If the tree is not empty, it initializes a queue, enqueues the root node, and enters a loop that continues until the queue is empty. Within the loop, it dequeues a node, prints its key, and enqueues its left and right children if they exist. This process continues iteratively, guaranteeing level-by-level visitation, accurately reflecting BFS traversal. Proper implementation requires cautious handling of generics, null checks, and type safety, especially considering the use of raw types and castings in the provided code structure.

Applying BFS traversal in Java offers several advantages, including simplicity in implementation, predictable exploration order, and relevance for problems such as shortest path discovery, level order printing, and hierarchical data processing. It contrasts with Depth-First Search (DFS), which dives deep into the tree structure, exploring as far as possible along each branch before backtracking. In contrast, BFS's level-wise approach makes it suitable for applications such as shortest path algorithms in unweighted graphs, peer-to-peer network analysis, and serialization of hierarchical data structures.

In practical terms, the printBfs() method enhances the versatility of the SimpleBinaryTree class, allowing users to visualize the tree's structure clearly and confirm the correctness of its organization. Testing with various trees ensures the method handles all scenarios, including empty trees and trees with multiple levels. Integrating this traversal method with the existing codebase and verifying correct output through systematic testing solidifies its utility in broader applications like search algorithms, data visualization, and network analysis.

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