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Linked Lists: A Dynamic Data Structure Explained (DSA Part — 6)
In this blog, we’ll simplify Linked Lists, covering their types, operations, real-world applications and use cases.
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In the world of Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA), linked lists are a crucial concept. They offer flexibility in memory management and serve as a foundation for advanced data structures like stacks, queues, and graphs.
Unlike arrays, they provide flexibility by dynamically managing memory, making them crucial for solving many programming problems. In this blog, we’ll simplify Linked Lists, covering their types, operations, real-world applications and use cases, with markdown tables to summarize key points.
1 — What is a Linked List?
A linked list is a linear data structure where each element (called a node) contains:
- Data: The actual value of the node.
- Pointer (or Reference): A reference to the next node in the sequence.
