Enhance BinaryTreeNode: Add type checking for child nodes #1163
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Summary
This pull request introduces type checking to the
setLeft
andsetRight
methods of theBinaryTreeNode
class. The enhancement ensures that only instances ofBinaryTreeNode
can be assigned as children, which prevents potential bugs caused by invalid node assignments.Changes Made
setLeft
andsetRight
methods to ensure onlyBinaryTreeNode
instances can be set as children.Why This Change is Necessary
Type safety is crucial in maintaining the integrity of the binary tree structure. Without these checks, there's a risk of assigning incompatible objects as child nodes, which could lead to unexpected behavior or errors in tree operations.
Impact
These changes should not affect existing functionality but will enhance the robustness of the binary tree implementation.