Fast/Slow Pointers (Cycle, Middle) Problems
15 Fast/Slow Pointers (Cycle, Middle) problems on LeetCode, a Linked List interview pattern, ranked by importance (how often it comes up in real interviews). Difficulty (ELO) and importance shown per problem.
| # | PROBLEM | DIFF | ELO | IMP | PATTERNS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linked List Cycle | Easy | 1068 | 90 | |
| 2 | Remove Nth Node From End of List | Easy | 1207 | 82 | Same-Direction (Fast/Slow on Arrays) |
| 3 | Middle of the Linked List | Easy | 1232 | 82 | Same-Direction (Fast/Slow on Arrays) |
| 4 | Linked List Cycle II | Easy | 1369 | 78 | |
| 5 | Intersection of Two Linked Lists | Easy | 1176 | 76 | Opposite-Direction (Converging) |
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