Medium data structure and algorithm practice puzzle.
Given a linked list, passed in as its values, return the nodes at odd positions first (1st, 3rd, 5th), followed by the ones at even positions (2nd, 4th), each group keeping its order. Build two chains as you walk, then join the odd chain to the even one.
Solve it three ways: snap the jigsaw pieces together, fill in the blanks, or type it from scratch against the tests. This one is free.
Every line of the solution comes with a note explaining why it is there, and a step by step replay shows the code running. At level 3, where you type it yourself, you can ask for an AI mock interview on this problem that ends with a hiring manager's scorecard.
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