Solve the Easy-level Linked List Cycle coding interview problem online in Python & JavaScript. Run your code against real test cases in the browser and study worked examples. It covers linked list, two pointers, and cycle detection. Read the step-by-step solution and complexity analysis. Java starter code is also included for reference (no in-browser JVM yet, so it can't be run here).

Linked List Cycle – Solve Online in Python & JavaScript

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Detect a cycle from a linked list represented by next-node indices.

An array `nextIndices` describes a linked list whose head is node 0; each value is the next node index or `-1` for null. Return whether following next pointers enters a cycle.

## Example
```json
Input: {"nextIndices":[1,2,3,1]}
Output: true
```

## Constraints
- 0 <= nextIndices.length <= 10000
- Every entry is -1 or a valid index

## Follow-up
How does Floyd's slow/fast method translate to real node pointers?

The key pattern is: Floyd slow/fast pointers detect repeated traversal state. Identify the state and invariant before coding.

Recognize the Pattern

Advance one state transition at a time. Mark or update state before exploring dependent work.

Build the Algorithm

Test empty or minimal input, skewed shapes, duplicates where allowed, and impossible outcomes.