Common Linked List Problems and Solutions in Java
203. Remove Linked List Elements
Given the head of a linked list and an integer val, remove all nodes with value equal to val and return the new head.
public ListNode removeElements(ListNode head, int val) {
while (head != null && head.val == val) {
head = head.next;
}
if (head == null) return null;
ListNode pre ...
Posted on Sat, 09 May 2026 16:06:10 +0000 by glcarlstrom
Comparing Total Weighted Scores in C++
Given N assignments each with a maximum score a_i, two studeents (Ke and Do) score b_i% and c_i% of the maximum respetcively. Compute total weighted scores and detemrine who has the higher total.
Posted on Sat, 09 May 2026 13:36:50 +0000 by jimmyp3016
Solving Common Linked List Problems: Kth-from-End, Palindrome Check, and Intersection Detection
Finding the Kth Node from the End of a Linked List
To locate the kth node from the end efficient, use two pointers—fast and slow. Advance the fast pointer by k steps first. Then move both pointers forward until fast reaches the end. At this point, slow will be pointing to the desired node.
int kthToLast(struct ListNode* head, int k) {
struc ...
Posted on Sat, 09 May 2026 12:56:21 +0000 by csimms
Data Structures 2018 - 951
Questions Multiple Choice Questions
The basic unit of data is ( ). A. Data Structure B. Data Element C. Data Item D. File In logical terms, data structures can be classified into ( ). A. Dynamic and Static Structures B. Compact and Non-compact Structures C. Internal and External Structures D. Linear and Non-linear Structures The condition for a ...
Posted on Sat, 09 May 2026 12:38:33 +0000 by nnpdn
Data Structures Fundamentals: Concepts and Implementations
Abstract Data TypesAbstract Data Types (ADTs) form the foundation of data structure design. An ADT consists of three main components: data objects, basic operations, and data relationships. The implementation details are hidden from the user, allowing for modular and maintainable code design.Linear Data StructuresSequential ListsSequential list ...
Posted on Sat, 09 May 2026 11:48:31 +0000 by raven2009
Linked List Problems: Swapping, Removal, Intersection, and Cycle Detection
Swapping Nodes in Pairs
Problem: Given a linked list, swap every two adjacent nodes and return its head.
Iterative Approach:
class ListNode {
int val;
ListNode next;
ListNode(int val) { this.val = val; }
}
class Solution {
public ListNode swapPairs(ListNode head) {
if (head == null || head.next == null) {
...
Posted on Sat, 09 May 2026 04:52:05 +0000 by psurrena
Finding Two Non-Repeating Elements in an Array Using C
Given an array where every element appears twice except two elements that appear only once, find those two unique numbers.
Approach 1: Frequency Counting with Index Mapping
This method uses a temporary array to count occurrences by treating the original values as indices in the counting array.
#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
int arr[ ...
Posted on Sat, 09 May 2026 03:54:13 +0000 by vladibo
Linked List Algorithm Implementations
Swapping Nodes in PairsApproach: Using a dummy head nodeLogic: Create a dummy head node to simplify the swapping process. Use a current pointer that moves forward two steps at a time. The loop continues as long as there are at least two more nodes to swap.Implementation:/**
* Definition for singly-linked list.
* struct ListNode {
* int v ...
Posted on Sat, 09 May 2026 03:30:26 +0000 by drorshem
Algorithmic Patterns with Stacks, Monotonic Deques, and Priority Queues in C++
Evaluating Reverse Polish Notation
Reverse Polish Notation (RPN) eliminates the need for parentheses by placing operators after their operands. A stack-based approach efficiently processes tokens in a single pass.
class Solution {
public:
int evalRPN(vector<string>& expr) {
stack<int> eval_stack;
for (const a ...
Posted on Sat, 09 May 2026 00:38:32 +0000 by tazgalsinh
Minimizing Interval Length Difference for Common Intersection Using Segment Trees
Given $n$ closed intervals on a number line, the objective is to select exactly $m$ intervals such that they share at least one common coordinate point. The cost of a selection is defined as the difference between the maximum length and the minimum length among the chosen intervals. The length of an interval $[l, r]$ is calculated as $r - l$. T ...
Posted on Fri, 08 May 2026 22:58:06 +0000 by Jak-S