Reverse Traversal

Definition

Reverse traversal involves accessing elements in reverse order, starting from the last element and moving towards the first element in a collection or data structure.

Analogy

Imagine you have written down your daily activities on sticky notes and stuck them on your wall. Reverse traversal would involve reading those activities starting from the last sticky note you put up until you reach the first one.

Related terms

forward traversal: Forward traversal involves accessing elements in their natural order, starting from the first element and moving towards the last element in a collection or data structure.

linked list: A linked list is a linear data structure where each element (node) contains a reference to the next node, forming a chain-like structure.

stack: A stack is an abstract data type that follows the Last-In-First-Out (LIFO) principle, where elements are added and removed from only one end.