trekhleb / trekhleb/javascript-algorithms

Inserting, removing, accessing, modifying, by index, on linked list

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Description

Insert(head, index, value)
Pre: head is the head node in the list
Post: the list at the new index is the value; all items in the list are shifted up one index (trivial in a linked list).

Remove(head, index)
Pre: head is the head node in the list
Post: the item at the index is returned; all items after that index are shifted down one index (trivial in a linked list).

Get(head, index)
Pre: head is the head node in the list
Post: the item at the index is returned.

Set(head, index, value)
Pre: head is the head node in the list
Post: the previous item at the index is returned; the index now holds the new value

These seem like important features to be in a list. Should we add these? (Also, I'm kinda new to contributing; should these 4 functions be separate issues, or are they related enough that they make sense as one issue?)

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Research direction

Start by locating the linked-list implementation and reviewing its existing public operations. Confirm whether Insert, Remove, Get, and Set fit the current API, then add the agreed operations with behavior matching the stated preconditions and postconditions.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

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Tech stack
javascript
Domain
data
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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