Create an N array tree and add values and traversal

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Stuck? Show a way to structure it+
  1. 01Define node value and children collection.
  2. 02Clarify insertion parent lookup and ordering.
  3. 03Use DFS for recursive preorder/postorder.
  4. 04Use a queue for level order.
  5. 05Discuss lookup/indexing if inserts are frequent.

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  • How would you serialize this N-ary tree?

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  • How would you find the lowest common ancestor?

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