Monks, I'm trying to visualize the best method to handle the following:

I have a sorted array with many elements, and for some reason, I need to pull out a slice from that list and insert a placeholder which points to the location of the sub-list. I must do the same many times, both to the original list and to the new ones. In other words, I must construct a tree from a list, inserting elements where a new branch appears. When the special tree is finished, I have to traverse it in order, doing some actions based on the type of the node (original leaves vs new ones).

Should I use one of the available modules to handle trees, linked lists or such, or I must keep this simple by blessing some structures? Hints?

Thank you!

In reply to How might I handle a special tree? by vitoco

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