Copy a Linked List with Random Pointers

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Create a deep copy of a linked list whose nodes have next and arbitrary random pointers, using constant auxiliary space beyond the new nodes. Preserve all pointer relationships, restore the original list exactly, and handle null, self, forward, and backward random links.

Copy a Linked List with Random Pointers

Company: Apple

Role: Software Engineer

Category: Coding & Algorithms

Difficulty: medium

Interview Round: Onsite

Overview: Create a deep copy of a linked list whose nodes have next and arbitrary random pointers, using constant auxiliary space beyond the new nodes. Preserve all pointer relationships, restore the original list exactly, and handle null, self, forward, and backward random links.

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Jun 3, 2026
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