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# [Slow & Fast Pointers - Linked List Pattern](https://techbum.io/slow-fast-pointers-linked-list-pattern?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Slow-Fast Pointer pattern is used to find a middle of a linked list, detect a cycle in a linked list and also find the kth-node from last in a linked list.

Feb 16, 2021 · 5 min read · techbum.io  
Updated Jan 15, 2024  
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