Learn to implement a clean, maintainable linked list in JavaScript using the dummy head pattern. Compare straightforward vs elegant approaches, understand sentinel design principles, and discover when to apply this powerful technique across algorithms and data structures.
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Understanding the sentinel node pattern as a powerful algorithmic technique that simplifies boundary cases across data structures, algorithms, and programming paradigms.
Master LinkedList implementation in JavaScript with classes vs factories. Complete guide to constructor, this, and choosing the right approach for algorithms vs production.
A deep dive into solving linked list deletion problems, comparing approaches with and without dummy head nodes, including my mistakes and key takeaways.
Master JavaScript array initialization to avoid mysterious bugs in algorithms and dynamic programming. Learn the difference between mutable references and immutable primitives.