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Singly Linked Lists Introduction and Operations

Singly linked lists are a fundamental data structure consisting of nodes where each node contains a value and a pointer to the next node. They offer dynamic memory allocation and efficient insertion/deletion by adjusting pointers between nodes. Common operations on linked lists include traversing the nodes sequentially, and inserting/deleting nodes by changing neighboring pointers. Singly linked lists are used to implement stacks, queues, graphs and file systems.

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Singly Linked Lists Introduction and Operations

Singly linked lists are a fundamental data structure consisting of nodes where each node contains a value and a pointer to the next node. They offer dynamic memory allocation and efficient insertion/deletion by adjusting pointers between nodes. Common operations on linked lists include traversing the nodes sequentially, and inserting/deleting nodes by changing neighboring pointers. Singly linked lists are used to implement stacks, queues, graphs and file systems.

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Singly Linked Lists:

Introduction and
Operations
In this presentation, we will explore the concept of Singly Linked Lists, discuss
their unique characteristics, operation, and applications.
Introduction to Singly Linked
Lists
Singly Linked Lists are a fundamental data structure used in computer science
and programming. They consist of nodes, where each node contains a value and a
reference to the next node in the list.
How Singly Linked Lists differ
from other data structures

Compared to arrays, Singly Linked Lists offer dynamic memory allocation,


flexible size, and efficient insertion and deletion operations. Additionally, they
require less contiguous memory and allow for easy node reordering.
Creating a Singly Linked List
To create a Singly Linked List, we start by initializing an empty list. Nodes are
then added to the list one by one, each with a value and a reference to the next
node.
Traversing a Singly Linked
List
Traversing a Singly Linked List involves iterating through each node, starting
from the head node, and accessing its value or performing specific operations.
This allows us to retrieve or modify data in linear time complexity.
Inserting and deleting nodes
in a Singly Linked List
Inserting and deleting nodes in a Singly Linked List requires adjusting the
pointers of neighboring nodes. Insertion can occur at both the beginning and end,
while deletion can be performed anywhere within the list.
Applications of Singly Linked Lists
Stacks & Queues Graphs File Systems

Singly Linked Lists can be In graph algorithms, Singly Singly Linked Lists are
used to implement stacks Linked Lists can represent utilized in file systems as
and queues, providing edges between vertices, directory structures, where
efficient access to the top allowing for efficient each node represents a file
or front elements. traversal and manipulation. or folder.
Conclusion and summary of operations

1 Creation

Initialize an empty list and add nodes


one by one.
Traversal 2
Iterate through each node to access or
modify data. 3 Insertion & Deletion

Adjust pointers to insert or delete nodes


Applications 4 at specific positions.

Used in stacks/queues, graphs, and file


systems.

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