tedd sperling — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 18:42:31 GMT

Interesting article for testing trees.

The tree organization testing problem might be solved by implementing a splay binary tree algorithm approach. An example is shown on my site (Binary-Tree Demo), but the application only runs on Macs.

In any event, I propose a “splay menu system” that would have the most popular links appearing in order (top/down, left/right, whatever). Subsequent menus would appear likewise but further down the link tree.

The upside of using this technique would be the most popular pages would appear highest on the menu system. The downside is that the menu system would not be static, but instead always changing dependant upon visitor’s interest and selection.

I would guess that visitor’s interest will focus on certain topics and lessen the amount of menu change in a very short time. However, when new topics are provided, then the menu system would again change to adapt.

This approach would be automatic and allow the visitor to do the menu testing.

Cheers,

tedd

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