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Same Binary Tree

Detailed guide and Python implementation for the 'Same Binary Tree' problem.

Problem Statement

Medium

Given the roots of two binary trees p and q, write a function to check if they are the same or not.

Two binary trees are considered the same if they are structurally identical, and the nodes have the same value.

The trees are represented as level-order lists. Implement a function isSameTree(p: list, q: list) -> bool.

Constraints
  • The number of nodes in both trees is in the range [0, 100]
  • -10000 <= Node.val <= 10000

Examples

Example 1
Input
[1,2,3], [1,2,3]
Output
True
Explanation

Both trees have the same structure and values.

Example 2
Input
[1,2], [1,None,2]
Output
False
Explanation

In the first tree, 2 is the left child. In the second tree, 2 is the right child. Different structures.

Example 3
Input
[1,2,1], [1,1,2]
Output
False
Explanation

Same structure but different values at the children.

Need a Hint?
Consider using Trees-specific data structures like sets or heaps.
Edge Cases to Watch
  • Empty input structures
  • Single element inputs
  • Large numerical bounds

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