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DIY: Maximum Difference Between Node and Ancestor

Explore how to find the maximum absolute difference between values of ancestor and descendant nodes in a binary tree. This lesson guides you through solving a common coding interview problem by implementing a function to determine the greatest difference, enhancing your problem-solving skills with tree data structures.

Problem statement

Given the root of a binary tree, find the maximum value, X, for which there exist two different nodes, A and B. X = |A.val - ...