Normal and Dummy-Node Implementations of Doubly Linked Lists

Simple and Error-Free Linked List Implementation With a Dummy Head/Tail Node

Linked lists are fundamental data structures frequently used in computer science. Often, programmers need to directly implement them. How can we implement an error-free linked list quickly, especially under time pressure and mental stress during job interviews? This post discusses an important trick: Using a dummy head/tail node. ...

October 19, 2024 · 5 min · 1030 words