Binary Tree Cameras

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  1. 01Process children before their parent.
  2. 02Return one of needs-camera, has-camera, or covered.
  3. 03Place a camera when any child needs coverage.
  4. 04Mark node covered when a child has a camera.
  5. 05Add one final camera if the root still needs coverage.

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  • Why is postorder required here?

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  • How would weighted camera costs change the solution?

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