circular linked list
[/ˈsɜːrkjələr ˈlɪŋkt lɪst/]
nounpl: circular linked lists
lista ligada circular
1. A data structure in computer science where each node contains a reference to the next node, and the last node points back to the first node, forming a circle with no null terminator
In a circular linked list, traversing from the last node brings you back to the first node automatically.
Em uma lista ligada circular, percorrer a partir do último nó o leva de volta ao primeiro nó automaticamente.
2. A linked list implementation that allows continuous iteration without checking for null pointers at the end
The circular linked list is useful for implementing round-robin scheduling algorithms.
A lista ligada circular é útil para implementar algoritmos de escalonamento round-robin.
This is a technical term predominantly used in computer science education and software development. It is used identically in Brazil, Portugal, and English-speaking countries, with minimal regional variation. The term is essential in algorithm and data structures courses and is part of the universal vocabulary of computer programmers worldwide.
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