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Problem: Binary Tree Cameras

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30 min
Explore how to determine the minimum number of cameras required to monitor all nodes in a binary tree. Learn to apply dynamic programming methods to efficiently solve this optimization problem, understand node coverage rules, and implement a practical solution strategy.

Statement

You are given the root of a binary tree. Cameras can be installed on any node, and each camera can monitor itself, its parent, and its immediate children.

Your task is to determine the minimum number of cameras required to monitor every node in the tree.

Constraints:

  • The number of nodes in the tree is in the range [1,1000][1, 1000].

  • Node.data ==0== 0

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Problem: Binary Tree Cameras

Medium
30 min
Explore how to determine the minimum number of cameras required to monitor all nodes in a binary tree. Learn to apply dynamic programming methods to efficiently solve this optimization problem, understand node coverage rules, and implement a practical solution strategy.

Statement

You are given the root of a binary tree. Cameras can be installed on any node, and each camera can monitor itself, its parent, and its immediate children.

Your task is to determine the minimum number of cameras required to monitor every node in the tree.

Constraints:

  • The number of nodes in the tree is in the range [1,1000][1, 1000].

  • Node.data ==0== 0