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HashSet vs TreeSet

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The Question

What is the difference between HashSet and TreeSet?

What a Strong Answer Covers

  • HashSet backed by HashMap O(1) unordered allows null
  • TreeSet backed by TreeMap O(log n) sorted no null
  • HashSet uses hashCode/equals
  • TreeSet uses compareTo/Comparator

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