Linked List Algorithms - Ordering

Merge Sorted Lists

Merge Sorted Lists rearranges or combines chains by comparing nodes and stitching links into a useful order.

Compare Heads

The smallest eligible node becomes the next output node.

A tail pointer appends chosen nodes without scanning again.

When one list ends, the remaining chain can be attached directly.

Most linked-list sorts move links instead of shifting array cells.

List valuesSelected value

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Linked List Algorithms - Ordering

Merge Sorted Lists rearranges or combines chains by comparing nodes and stitching links into a useful order.

The smallest eligible node becomes the next output node.

A tail pointer appends chosen nodes without scanning again.

When one list ends, the remaining chain can be attached directly.

Most linked-list sorts move links instead of shifting array cells.

List valuesSelected value