midLinked Lists
Delete a node given only a pointer to it
Updated Apr 28, 2026
Short answer
Copy data from the next node to current and delete next.
Deep explanation
Intermediate linked list questions test pointer manipulation logic. Copy data from the next node to current and delete next.
Real-world example
Back/Forward navigation in web browsers.
Common mistakes
- Losing the reference to the rest of the list during pointer re-assignment.
Follow-up questions
- Time Complexity?