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b_trees_comparisons

Featureb_treeb_plus_tree
Data storageBoth internal and leaf nodesOnly leaf nodes
Search efficiencySlower due to potential multiple levelssFaster as all searches end at leaves
Sequential accessNot inherently supportedEfficient due to linked leaves
ComplexityMore complex insertions / deletionsSimpler insertions and deletions

Applications

  • Indexing operations in relational database management systems (RDBMS)
  • File systems

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