Node

A node is a basic unit of data storage in a computer system. It is often used as a building block for more complex data structures such as linked lists, trees, and graphs.

Form

How does it work?

A node typically consists of two main parts:

  1. Data: This is the information stored within the node. The data can be of any type, such as a number, string, or object.
  2. Pointers: These are references to other nodes in the data structure. A node may have one or more pointers, depending on the type of data structure it is being used in. For example, a node in a linked list may have a single pointer to the next node in the list, while a node in a tree may have multiple pointers to its children.

Nodes are typically connected to each other in some way, forming a chain or a tree-like structure. This allows data to be stored and accessed in a logical and organized manner, enabling efficient searching and retrieval of information.

There are many different types of nodes and data structures that make use of nodes, each with its own specific characteristics and uses. Some common examples include singly linked lists, doubly linked lists, binary trees, and graphs.

Implementation (Github repo)

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