What is hierarchical data structure?
Hierarchical data is a data structure when items are linked to each other in parent-child relationships in an overall tree structure. Think of data like a family tree, with grandparents, parents, children, and grandchildren forming a hierarchy of connected data.
Why do we use hierarchical navigation?
Implementing hierarchical and local navigation in place of dropdown menus can lead to smoother user flow. It also allows users to interact with multiple pages and spend more time on your site, instead of browsing through a giant list of links.