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Ordered map (TreeMap) vs HashMap: when would you choose an ordered map?

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#map#treemap#hashmap#ordering
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Answer

Choose an ordered map when you need keys in sorted order or range queries (e.g., all keys between A and B). TreeMap provides O(log n) operations and ordering; HashMap gives O(1) average operations but no ordering.

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