Concept of Heaps Explained in 1 Minute | Heap Data Structures | Priority Queue | Min Heap #shorts

In data structures and algorithms, a heap is a specialized binary tree-based data structure where each parent node has a value less than or equal to (in a max heap) or greater than or equal to (in a min heap) the values of its children. Heaps are commonly used to implement priority queues, where the highest (or lowest) priority element can be efficiently retrieved. The shape property ensures that the tree is a complete binary tree, while the heap property ensures that the priority relationship between parent and child nodes is maintained. Operations such as insertion, deletion, and peeking at the highest (or lowest) priority element can be performed efficiently in logarithmic time complexity, making heaps a fundamental tool for various applications in computer science. Heaps are efficient tree-based data structures used in computer science primarily for priority queue operations. They adhere to two key properties: the shape property, ensuring the tree remains complete, and the heap property, where the priority relationship between parent and child nodes is maintained. Heaps can be implemented as arrays, with the root node at index 0, and each element's children at indices 2i+1 and 2i+2 for a node at index i. This structure allows for logarithmic time complexity operations such as insertion, deletion, and finding the highest (or lowest) priority element, making heaps indispensable for tasks requiring efficient handling of prioritized data. ______________________________________________________________________________ About SCALER: A transformative tech school, creating talent with impeccable skills. Upskill and Create Impact. Learn more about Scaler: http://bit.ly/3UPH9b6 📌 Follow us on Social and be a part of an amazing tech community📌 👉 Meet like-minded coder folks on Discord - https://discord.com/invite/ejFeksEtTq 👉 Tweets you cannot afford to miss out on - https://twitter.com/scaler_official 👉 Check out student success stories, expert opinions, and live classes on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/school/scalerofficial 👉 Explore value-packed reels, carousels and get access to exclusive updates on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/scaler_official/ 📢 Be a part of our one of a kind telegram community: https://t.me/Scalercommunity 🔔 Hit that bell icon to get notified of all our new videos 🔔 If you liked this video, please don't forget to like and comment. Never miss out on our exclusive videos to help boost your coding career! Subscribe to Scaler now! https://www.youtube.com/Scaler?sub_confirmation=1