Linked Lists
Master dynamic memory allocation with linked lists. Learn pointer manipulation, implement singly and doubly linked lists, and understand when dynamic structures excel.
Overview
In this lesson, you'll master linked lists, the fundamental dynamic data structure that uses pointers to connect elements. We'll implement singly linked lists, doubly linked lists, and circular variants while exploring the trade-offs between linked lists and arrays.
Linked lists introduce the concept of dynamic memory allocation and pointer manipulation, skills that are essential for understanding more complex structures like trees and graphs. You'll learn when the flexibility of linked lists outweighs their memory overhead.
Key concepts you'll master:
- Understanding pointers and node-based structures
- Implementing singly and doubly linked lists from scratch
- Mastering insertion, deletion, and traversal operations
- Analyzing memory usage and performance trade-offs
- Recognizing optimal use cases for linked structures
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