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?

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