Re: Use of double pointer in linux kernel Hash list implementation

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2010-06-16 (수), 22:50 -0400, Balachandar:
> Hi,
>   I am trying to understand Linux Kernel implementation of linked list
> and hash table. A link to the implementation is here. I understood the
> linked list implementation. But i am little confused of why double
> pointers is being used in hlist (**pprev). Link for hlist is here. I
> understand that hlist is used in implementation of hash table since
> head of the list requires only one pointer and it saves space. Why
> cant it be done using single pointer (just *prev like the linked
> list)? Please help me.
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> Bala


IMHO **pprev is only needed for fast deletion and/or insertion.


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Regards,
Namhyung Kim

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