Data Structures & Algorithms
LRU Cache Explained: HashMap + Doubly Linked List (Python Guide)
Learn how the LRU (Least Recently Used) Cache achieves constant-time get and put operations by combining a HashMap with a Doubly Linked List. This guide includes Python implementations, visual explanations, interview pitfalls, production-ready alternatives using OrderedDict, and real-world applications in Redis, databases, browsers, and operating systems.
