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9. Insert in BST ⭐

Traverses down the BST comparing values (val < curr -> left, val > curr -> right) and attaches new node at leaf.

Time O(h) Space O(1)
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Goldman SachsAdobeSalesforce

Reference implementation (Python)

def insert_bst(root, val):
    if not root:
        return TreeNode(val)
    if val < root.val:
        root.left = insert_bst(root.left, val)
    else:
        root.right = insert_bst(root.right, val)
    return root

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What is the time and space complexity of 9. Insert in BST ⭐?

9. Insert in BST ⭐ runs in O(h) time and O(1) auxiliary space.

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9. Insert in BST ⭐ shows up in interviews at Goldman Sachs, Adobe, Salesforce.

How does the 3D visualization of 9. Insert in BST ⭐ work?

Each array value becomes a 3D pillar whose height maps to its value. Comparisons glow amber, swaps flash red, and settled elements lock green while a floating pointer badge tracks the active index — synchronized line-by-line with the Python code.

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