MHB Computing Binary Tree Sums without Globals/Statics

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The discussion centers on creating an algorithm to calculate the sum of the keys in a binary tree without using global or static variables. The proposed code snippets utilize a recursive approach, where the function checks if the node is NULL and returns 0 if so. It then calculates the sum by adding the current node's data to the sums of the left and right subtrees. The initial code had a minor error regarding variable naming, but it was clarified and confirmed as correct. The overall consensus is that the algorithm is valid and effectively accomplishes the task.
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Hi! (Wave)

I want to write an algorithm, that counts the sum of the keys of the nodes of a binary tree, without the use of globals and statics.

That's what I have tried:

Code:
S(NODE *P){
 if (P==NULL) return 0;
 int m=P->data+S(P->left);
 int n=m+S(P->right);
 return n;

Could you tell me if it is right? (Thinking)
 
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evinda said:
Hi! (Wave)

I want to write an algorithm, that counts the sum of the keys of the nodes of a binary tree, without the use of globals and statics.

That's what I have tried:

Code:
S(NODE *P){
 if (P==NULL) return 0;
 int s1=P->data+S(P->left);
 int s2=s1+S(P->right);
 return s2;

Could you tell me if it is right? (Thinking)

It is right. (Smile)
 
evinda said:
Code:
S(NODE *P){
 if (P==NULL) return 0;
 int m=P->data+S(P->left);
 int n=s1+S(P->right);
 return n;
What is [m]s1[/m]?
 
Evgeny.Makarov said:
What is [m]s1[/m]?

With [m] s1 [/m] I meant [m]m[/m], I am sorry... (Smile)
 
I like Serena said:
It is right. (Smile)

Great! Thanks a lot! (Party)
 
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