Practice Finding The First X (39..1.3) - User defined lists - Part B - Data Structures and Algorithms in Python
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Finding the First x

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Question 1 Easy

What should happen if we try to delete a node from an empty linked list?

💡 Hint: Think about what exists in the list.

Question 2 Easy

Explain how you would delete the first node from a linked list.

💡 Hint: What happens if it's the only node?

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Question 1

What should be done if you reach the end of the list while looking for x?

Delete the current node
Return without changes
Continue searching

💡 Hint: Think about what you've learned about missing values.

Question 2

True or False: The process to delete a node from a linked list is always O(1).

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how you traverse the list.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Create a function that deletes all occurrences of a specific value in a linked list. Discuss how your solution handles edge cases.

💡 Hint: What special conditions must you consider when the head is part of the deletes?

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze and optimize a deletion function to handle an extremely large linked list where x might not exist, ensuring efficiency.

💡 Hint: How can you determine the necessity of traversal?

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