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21. Build Tree from Postorder + Inorder

Reconstructs binary tree using Postorder[-1] as root and Inorder to divide left/right subtrees.

Time O(n) Space O(n)
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Asked in interviews at

NetflixAmazonByteDance

Reference implementation (Python)

def build_tree_post_in(inorder, postorder):
    if not inorder or not postorder: return None
    root_val = postorder.pop()
    root = TreeNode(root_val)
    mid = inorder.index(root_val)
    root.right = build_tree_post_in(inorder[mid+1:], postorder)
    root.left = build_tree_post_in(inorder[:mid], postorder)
    return root

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Frequently asked

What is the time and space complexity of 21. Build Tree from Postorder + Inorder?

21. Build Tree from Postorder + Inorder runs in O(n) time and O(n) auxiliary space.

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Which companies ask 21. Build Tree from Postorder + Inorder in interviews?

21. Build Tree from Postorder + Inorder shows up in interviews at Netflix, Amazon, ByteDance.

How does the 3D visualization of 21. Build Tree from Postorder + Inorder 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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