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From: Ziran Zhang <zhangcoder@yeah.net>
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Subject: [Question] list_add() naming: why not list_add_head()?
Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:19:58 +0800
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I noticed list_add() inserts at the head->next, 
but the name doesn't reflect that. 
Why wasn't it called list_add_head()? Is there 
any historical or design reason?

Thanks for your time.

Regards,
Ziran Zhang