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Implementation of Single Linked List

A single linked list is a linear data structure consisting of nodes that contain data and a pointer to the next node, allowing dynamic memory allocation and efficient insertions and deletions. Basic operations include insertion, deletion, and traversal, which are implemented in C using structures and functions. While they offer advantages like dynamic sizing and efficient modifications, they lack direct access to elements and require traversal to reach specific nodes.

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Implementation of Single Linked List

A single linked list is a linear data structure consisting of nodes that contain data and a pointer to the next node, allowing dynamic memory allocation and efficient insertions and deletions. Basic operations include insertion, deletion, and traversal, which are implemented in C using structures and functions. While they offer advantages like dynamic sizing and efficient modifications, they lack direct access to elements and require traversal to reach specific nodes.

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IMPLEMENTATION OF SINGLE LINKED LIST

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INTRODUCTION TO SINGLE LINKED LIST

• A single linked list is a linear data structure where each element points to
points to the next.

• It consists of nodes, with each node containing data and a reference to


the next node.

• This structure allows dynamic memory allocation and efficient insertion or


deletion of elements.
STRUCTURE OF A NODE

• A node typically contains two parts: data and a pointer to the next node.
next node.

• The data can be of any data type depending on the implementation.

• The pointer links the current node to the subsequent node in the list.
BASIC OPERATIONS

• Insertion involves adding a new node at a specified position or at the


at the beginning/end.

• Deletion involves removing a node by adjusting the pointers of


neighboring nodes.

• Traversal is the process of visiting each node to access or display its data.
IMPLEMENTATION IN C

• A node is usually defined using a structure with data and a pointer to the
next node.

• Functions like insert(), delete(), and traverse() are implemented to


manage the list.

• Proper handling of pointers is essential to prevent memory leaks and


ensure list integrity.
ADVANTAGES AND LIMITATIONS

• Single linked lists provide efficient insertions and deletions compared to


arrays.

• They use dynamic memory, avoiding the need for predefined size.

• However, they lack direct access to elements and require traversal to


reach a specific node.
CONCLUSION AND APPLICATIONS

• Single linked lists are fundamental for various applications like stacks,
queues, and adjacency lists.

• They are suitable when the size of the data set is unknown or changes
frequently.

• Proper implementation ensures efficient memory usage and flexible data


management.

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