Quadtree data structure diagram: recursive spatial subdivision and range query optimization

Quadtree: From Brute Force to Spatial Indexing

When you need to find nearby restaurants among a million points, brute force requires calculating a million distances. A quadtree cuts space into grids, reducing searches to about ten. This article explains quadtree construction, queries, and real-world applications using everyday analogies.

February 27, 2026 · 7 min · 1307 words · Mengshou Programming
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