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# [Why Removing the Head of Linked List is Constant Time](https://doogal.dev/why-removing-the-head-of-linked-list-is-constant-time?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Stop shifting array indices. Linked lists use daisy-chained pointers to hit O(1) removals at the head, making them ideal for queues and interview questions.

Mar 6 · 5 min read · doogal.dev  
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