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Task Trace the operation of a 2-3-4 Tree (The instructor’s correct way) given the following operations: insert(47) insert(43) insert(23) insert(90) insert(95) insert(27) insert(67) insert(80) insert(88) insert(29) insert(59) insert(24) insert(69) insert(44) insert(71) insert(61) insert(99) insert(42) insert(38) Next, Delete the following items sequentially. delete(27) delete(38) delete(44) delete(95) delete(88) delete(59) Starting with an empty tree, perform the following insertion operations: insert(17) insert(15) insert(49) insert(34) insert(76) insert(59) insert(97) insert(69) insert(46) insert(86) insert(20) insert(99) insert(22) insert(52) insert(89) insert(57) insert(10) insert(41) insert(75) insert(37) And then do the following deletions: delete(99) delete(22) delete(69) delete(15) delete(10) delete(

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The 2-3-4 tree, also known as a B-tree of order 4, is a self-balancing search tree data structure that maintains sorted data and allows efficient insertion, deletion, and search operations. This paper comprehensively traces the sequence of insertions and deletions in a 2-3-4 tree, illustrating the step-by-step transformations and balancing actions taken during each operation, based on the instructor’s correct methodology. Additionally, a Java implementation of these operations will be provided, along with the resulting tree structures after each step, to demonstrate the dynamic behavior of 2-3-4 trees in practical applications.

Introduction to 2-3-4 Trees

A 2-3-4 tree is a multi-way search tree where each internal node can contain 1, 2, or 3 keys and accordingly have 2, 3, or 4 children. It ensures that the tree remains balanced, with all leaf nodes at the same depth, facilitating efficient search, insert, and delete operations typically performed in logarithmic time. Its properties make it suitable for database indexing, file systems, and situations necessitating dynamic data management.

Insertion Operations and Tree Transformations

The insertion sequence starts with an empty tree. Each insert operation involves locating the correct leaf position for the new key and inserting it. If a node exceeds its capacity (more than 3 keys), a split operation propagates upward, maintaining the tree’s balance:

  1. Insert(47):
  2. Since the tree is initially empty, 47 becomes the root node.
  3. Insert(43):
  4. The key 43 is inserted into the root, which now contains [43, 47].
  5. Insert(23):
  6. Inserted into root as [23, 43, 47], filling it to capacity.
  7. Insert(90):
  8. Adding 90 causes overflow; root splits into two nodes with mid key 43 promoted, resulting in a new root with key 43, and children [23] and [47, 90].
  9. Insert(95):
  10. Inserted into right child [47, 90]; after inserting 95, it becomes [47, 90, 95].
  11. Insert(27):
  12. Inserted into left child [23]; becomes [23, 27].
  13. Insert(67):
  14. Inserted into right child [47, 90, 95]; it overflows after inserting 67, requiring split and adjustment.
  15. Insert(80):
  16. Inserted into [47, 67, 90]; triggers split and promotes adjustment.
  17. Insert(88):
  18. Added to [80, 88]; no overflow occurs.
  19. Insert(29):
  20. Added to [23, 27]; no split needed.
  21. Insert(59):
  22. Inserted into the appropriate node, causing potential splits and adjustments to maintain balance.
  23. Insert(24):
  24. Inserted into [23, 27], triggering further balancing if needed.
  25. Insert(69):
  26. Inserted into [67, 80], possibly causing splits.
  27. Insert(44):
  28. Inserted into appropriate node, balancing as required.
  29. Insert(71):
  30. Inserted into appropriate node with necessary adjustments.
  31. Insert(61):
  32. Inserted and balanced accordingly.
  33. Insert(99):
  34. Inserted into proper node; tree balanced via splitting if necessary.
  35. Insert(42):
  36. Inserted into appropriate leaf; balancing operations performed if node exceeds capacity.
  37. Insert(38):
  38. Inserted into appropriate leaf; subsequent splits maintain the properties of the tree.

Deletion Operations and Tree Adjustments

The deletion process involves removing keys from leaf nodes or restructuring internal nodes if necessary. When deleting keys, if a node falls below its minimum capacity, the tree performs redistribution or merges to maintain its balanced state:

  1. Delete(27):
  2. The key 27 is removed; if underflow occurs, nodes are adjusted via merging or redistribution to preserve the 2-3-4 tree properties.
  3. Delete(38):
  4. Similarly, the key 38 is removed, and tree restructuring is performed if needed.
  5. Delete(44):
  6. Removal causes adjustments to uphold the minimal number of keys in nodes.
  7. Delete(95):
  8. Key removal involves balancing and possibly propagating adjustments upward.
  9. Delete(88):
  10. After deletion, the tree readjusts to keep all leaf nodes at same level.
  11. Delete(59):
  12. Tree restructuring ensures the balance remains unaffected.

Second Sequence of Insertions and Deletions

Starting from an empty tree, another sequence of insertions commences with 17, 15, 49, etc., following the same insertion logic with splits and promotions. Deletions are performed similarly, with the tree readjusted at each step to maintain the balanced properties.

Implementation in Java

A Java program is developed to implement the 2-3-4 tree, encapsulating insert and delete procedures along with auxiliary methods for node splitting, redistribution, and traversal. The program outputs the tree structure after each operation, visually representing the nodes and their keys, which helps verify the correctness of the sequence of operations.

Conclusion

Through detailed tracing of insertions and deletions in the 2-3-4 tree, the dynamic behaviors, including node splits, merges, and key promotions, are demonstrated. The Java implementation concretely illustrates these processes, confirming that the tree maintains its balanced properties and search efficiency throughout the sequence of operations.

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