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Stack Implementation in Java Using Linked List

The document discusses the implementation of a stack data structure in Java using a linked list, highlighting its LIFO nature and key operations such as push, pop, and peek. It emphasizes the advantages of linked lists, including dynamic memory allocation and efficient operations without size limits. The document concludes that mastering stack implementation is essential for Java developers due to its efficiency and flexibility.

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Stack Implementation in Java Using Linked List

The document discusses the implementation of a stack data structure in Java using a linked list, highlighting its LIFO nature and key operations such as push, pop, and peek. It emphasizes the advantages of linked lists, including dynamic memory allocation and efficient operations without size limits. The document concludes that mastering stack implementation is essential for Java developers due to its efficiency and flexibility.

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Topic - Stack Implementation

in Java Using Linked List


Submitted To - Submitted By
Mr. Raghuveer Ankit Nishad
20221010130084
BCA - 5B (53-54)
Stack
Implementation in
Java Using Linked
List
Explore the implementation of a stack data structure in Java using a linked
list approach, including its benefits and key operations.
What is a Stack?

1 LIFO Structure 2 Push and Pop


Last-in, first-out data Add and remove elements
structure from the top

3 Versatile Applications
Used in programming, computer science, and problem solving
Advantages of Using Linked List for Stack
Dynamic Memory Efficient Operations No Size Limits
Linked lists can grow and shrink as Constant time complexity for push, Overcome fixed-size array limitations
needed pop, and peek of traditional stacks
Implementing Push Operation
Create Node
1
Allocate memory for a new node

Set Data
2
Store the element to be pushed

Update Pointers
3
Link the new node to the top of the stack
Implementing Pop Operation
Check Empty
1
Ensure the stack is not empty

Store Top Element


2
Retrieve the element at the top of the stack

Update Top Pointer


3
Move the top pointer to the next node
Implementing Peek Operation

Access Top Element Maintain Stack Integrity


Return the element at the top Do not remove the element
of the stack from the stack

Useful for Inspection


Check the top element without modifying the stack
Handling Empty Stack
Check Top Pointer
If null, the stack is empty

Throw Exception
Notify the user of an empty stack

Handle Gracefully
Provide a fallback or default behavior
Time and Space Complexity
Analysis
Operation Time Complexity Space Complexity

Push O(1) O(1)

Pop O(1) O(1)

Peek O(1) O(1)


Conclusion and Key Takeaways

Efficient Stack
Linked list-based stack offers constant-time operations

Dynamic Flexibility
Overcome size limitations of array-based stacks

Fundamental Skill
Understanding stack implementation is crucial for Java developers

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