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Polish linked list palindrome challenge and solution

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Update constraints and solution code.
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Donne Martin 2016-06-18 13:53:04 -04:00
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linked_lists/palindrome/palindrome_challenge.ipynb
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"## Constraints\n",
"\n",
"* Can we assume this is a non-circular, singly linked list?\n",
" * Yes\n",
"* Is a single character or number a palindrome?\n",
" * No\n",
"* Can we assume we already have a linked list class that can be used for this problem?\n",
" * Yes\n",
"* Can we use additional data structures?\n",
" * Yes\n",
"* Can we assume this fits in memory?\n",
" * Yes"
]
},
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linked_lists/palindrome/palindrome_solution.ipynb
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"source": [
"## Constraints\n",
"\n",
"* Can we assume this is a non-circular, singly linked list?\n",
" * Yes\n",
"* Is a single character or number a palindrome?\n",
" * No\n",
"* Can we assume we already have a linked list class that can be used for this problem?\n",
" * Yes\n",
"* Can we use additional data structures?\n",
" * Yes\n",
"* Can we assume this fits in memory?\n",
" * Yes"
]
},
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"\n",
" # Compare the reversed list with the original list\n",
" # Only need to compare the first half\n",
" iterations_to_compare_half = length // 2\n",
" iterations = length // 2\n",
" curr = self.head\n",
" curr_reversed = reversed_list.head\n",
" for _ in range(0, iterations_to_compare_half):\n",
" for _ in range(iterations):\n",
" if curr.data != curr_reversed.data:\n",
" return False\n",
" curr = curr.next\n",
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