insertion in heap

Insertion in a heap refers to the process of adding a new element to the heap while maintaining its properties. In a heap, which is a specialized tree-based data structure, insertion typically involves placing the new element at the next available position, often as the last leaf node. It is then "bubbled up" or "percolated up" by comparing it with its parent node and swapping positions if necessary until the heap property is restored, such as the min-heap property or the max-heap property. This ensures that the inserted element is positioned correctly in relation to the existing elements in the heap.

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