What is a Tree View?

A Tree View is a graphical control element that presents a hierarchical view of data, allowing users to navigate through nested items in an organized manner.

When to use Tree View?

Tree View is useful when displaying a large amount of hierarchical data, such as file systems, organizational structures, or any data that benefits from a parent-child relationship.

When not to use Tree View?

Tree View should be avoided if the data does not have a clear hierarchy or if the user needs to see all items at once without nesting, as it can lead to confusion and an overly complex interface.

What is the anatomy of a Tree View?

The anatomy of a Tree View typically includes nodes that represent items, expandable and collapsible branches to show or hide sub-items, and icons to visually differentiate between different types of data.