Final Answer:
To implement an optimal binary search tree (BST) in C using dynamic programming, you need to develop a program that reads a text file, creates the optimal BST, and performs searches. The program should ensure that each word in the file is represented by a single node in the tree, regardless of its frequency. After constructing the tree, the program prompts the user to input a word and searches for it, displaying the comparisons made, the minimum average number of comparisons for the subtree rooted at the current node, and the direction to traverse in the subtree. If the word is not found, it indicates "not found" after the comparisons.
Step-by-step explanation:
To achieve this, your C program should follow the dynamic programming technique outlined in section 8.3 of the textbook. First, calculate the "average number table" and "root table" for constructing the optimal BST. When searching for a word, the program compares the user input with the words at each node, displaying the relevant information about comparisons and subtree traversal.
The minimum average number of comparisons for a subtree rooted at node V is a key metric. This value is calculated during the tree construction and helps optimize the search process by guiding the program to the most probable direction in the subtree.
In the output example, the program prompts the user to input a word and iteratively compares it with words in the tree. The displayed information includes the word being compared, the minimum average number of comparisons for the subtree rooted at the current node, and the direction (left or right) to traverse further.
This approach ensures efficient searching based on the probability of word occurrences in the text, contributing to the creation of an optimal binary search tree.