LLD - Design — Hotel Booking System
Which data structure is most suitable to efficiently check booking conflicts for time intervals?
Which data structure is most suitable to efficiently check booking conflicts for time intervals?
easy📝 Conceptual Q2 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify the need for interval overlap queries
We need to quickly find if a new booking overlaps existing intervals.Step 2: Choose data structure supporting interval queries
Interval tree is designed to efficiently find overlapping intervals.Final Answer:
Interval tree -> Option BQuick Check:
Efficient overlap check = Interval tree [OK]
Quick Trick: Use interval tree for fast overlap queries [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Using stack or queue which don't support interval queries
- Using linked list causing slow searches
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