What are the key differences between a HashMap and a TreeMap in Java? In terms of their underlying implementations, performance characteristics, and the functionalities they offer, please provide a detailed comparison of these two data structures. Consider discussing their internal data structures, time complexity of operations, and the scenarios in which one is preferred over the other.
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What are the key differences between a HashMap and a TreeMap in Java? In terms of their underlying implementations, performance characteristics, and the functionalities they offer, please provide a detailed comparison of these two data structures. Consider discussing their internal data structures, time complexity of operations, and the scenarios in which one is preferred over the other.
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