DATA STRUCTURES PROGRAM • SINGLY LINKED LISTS
Reverse a Singly Linked List Iteratively
Learn how to reverse a singly linked list iteratively using a clear C program.
PROBLEM UNDERSTANDING
Input and expected output
Sample input
No input required
Sample output
30 20 10
COMPLETE C PROGRAM
Complete C implementation
#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
struct Node { int data; struct Node *next; };
struct Node *create_node(int value)
{
struct Node *node = malloc(sizeof *node);
if (node == NULL) { perror("malloc"); exit(EXIT_FAILURE); }
node->data = value;
node->next = NULL;
return node;
}
void append(struct Node **head, int value)
{
struct Node *node = create_node(value);
if (*head == NULL) { *head = node; return; }
struct Node *current = *head;
while (current->next != NULL) current = current->next;
current->next = node;
}
void print_list(const struct Node *head)
{
while (head != NULL) { printf("%d ", head->data); head = head->next; }
putchar('\n');
}
void free_list(struct Node *head)
{
while (head != NULL) { struct Node *next = head->next; free(head); head = next; }
}
int main(void)
{
struct Node *head = NULL;
append(&head, 10); append(&head, 20); append(&head, 30);
struct Node *previous = NULL, *current = head;
while (current != NULL) {
struct Node *next = current->next;
current->next = previous;
previous = current;
current = next;
}
head = previous;
print_list(head);
free_list(head);
return 0;
}CURRENT STEP
SELECTED LINE
EXPECTED OUTPUT FOR THE SAMPLE
30 20 10
Step 0 of 0
PROGRAM EXPLANATION
Algorithm and explanation
- Read the required input values.
- Reverse each next pointer while preserving the unprocessed remainder.
- Display the computed result.
Reverse each next pointer while preserving the unprocessed remainder.
EFFICIENCY
Time and space complexity
Time complexity
O(n)
Auxiliary space
O(n)
DEBUGGING CHECKLIST
Common mistakes
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Use the correct format specifier for every variable.
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Initialize variables before using their values.
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Check braces, semicolons and input order carefully.
Try it yourself
Practice: Run the program with the sample input, predict its output, and then test one boundary case of your own.
