Chapter 3: Linked Lists

In this section

• 3.1 Introduction to Linked Lists
  • Understanding Nodes and Pointers in Linked Lists
    Explore the fundamental concepts of nodes and pointers in linked lists, learn how nodes store data and references, and understand how pointers connect nodes in a linked list.
  • When to Use Linked Lists: Advantages, Disadvantages, and Practical Applications
    Explore the strategic use of linked lists in JavaScript, understanding their benefits and limitations compared to arrays, and learn when to implement them for optimal performance.
  • Singly vs. Doubly Linked Lists: Understanding the Differences and Use Cases
    Explore the differences between singly and doubly linked lists, their structural nuances, use cases, and trade-offs in JavaScript programming.
  • Circular Linked Lists: Understanding, Implementation, and Applications
    Explore the concept of circular linked lists, their implementation in JavaScript, and practical applications in computer science.
• 3.2 Implementing Linked Lists in JavaScript
  • Creating Node Classes in JavaScript for Linked Lists
    Learn how to define and implement node classes in JavaScript for various types of linked lists, including singly and doubly linked lists. Understand the role of constructors and properties in node classes to enhance your data structure skills.
  • Building a Singly Linked List in JavaScript: A Comprehensive Guide
    Learn how to implement a singly linked list in JavaScript, manage nodes, and understand head and tail pointers with practical examples and detailed insights.
  • Building a Doubly Linked List in JavaScript: A Comprehensive Guide
    Learn how to construct a doubly linked list in JavaScript, implement essential methods, and manage node pointers effectively.
  • Implementing List Operations in JavaScript: Mastering Linked List Operations
    Learn how to implement and optimize common linked list operations in JavaScript, including insertion, deletion, and searching, with detailed explanations and code examples.
• 3.3 Traversal and Manipulation
  • Mastering Iterative Traversal in Linked Lists with JavaScript
    Explore the techniques and importance of iterative traversal in linked lists using JavaScript. Learn to implement and optimize traversal functions for efficient data processing.
  • Recursive Traversal in Linked Lists: Mastering JavaScript Techniques
    Explore recursive traversal in linked lists using JavaScript. Learn to implement recursive functions, understand their advantages and disadvantages, and optimize your code for efficiency.
  • Mastering Insertion and Deletion in Linked Lists with JavaScript
    Learn efficient methods for inserting and deleting nodes in linked lists using JavaScript. Understand the impact of these operations on data structure integrity and performance.
  • Reversing a Linked List: Mastering Iterative and Recursive Techniques in JavaScript
    Learn how to reverse a singly linked list using iterative and recursive methods in JavaScript. Understand the intricacies of reversing pointers and optimizing for performance.
• 3.4 Advanced Linked List Problems
  • Mastering Merging Linked Lists in JavaScript: Techniques and Best Practices
    Learn how to merge two sorted linked lists into a single sorted linked list using JavaScript. Understand the algorithm, handle edge cases, and optimize your code for efficiency.
  • Detecting Cycles in Linked Lists: Mastering Floyd's Algorithm
    Explore the intricacies of detecting cycles in linked lists using Floyd's Tortoise and Hare algorithm. Understand the concept of cycles, implement efficient algorithms, and analyze their complexities.
  • Intersection of Linked Lists: Efficient Algorithms and Implementation in JavaScript
    Explore efficient algorithms to find the intersection point of two linked lists using JavaScript. Understand the importance of list lengths and implement a robust solution.
  • Clone a Linked List with Random Pointers: Efficient Algorithms and Techniques
    Explore the intricacies of cloning a linked list with random pointers in JavaScript. Learn efficient algorithms, understand the challenges, and implement solutions with detailed explanations and code examples.