Fátáblázatok

Fátáblázatok, meaning "tree tables" in Hungarian, refers to a type of data structure used primarily in computer science and information theory. These structures are designed to represent hierarchical relationships between data elements. Unlike traditional flat tables which organize data in rows and columns with no inherent order, fátáblázatok visually and logically depict parent-child relationships, forming a branching structure akin to a tree.

The fundamental concept behind a fátáblázat is the node. Each node can contain data and can have zero or more child nodes. The topmost node is known as the root. Navigation within a fátáblázat typically involves traversing from parent to child or vice versa. This hierarchical organization makes them highly effective for tasks such as file system representation, organizational charts, or parsing programming language syntax.

In practical applications, fátáblázatok are often implemented using recursive data structures in programming languages. Algorithms for searching, inserting, and deleting elements are tailored to exploit the tree's structure for efficiency. While the term "fátáblázat" is specific to Hungarian, the underlying concept is universally recognized as a tree data structure in the broader field of computer science. Their utility lies in their ability to manage and retrieve data where relationships are inherently hierarchical.