Using the textbook's implementation of a linked list, what is the purpose of declaring the Node class to be a static inner class?
A)To create an outer-class reference.
B)To create a this reference to itself.
C)To prevent storage of an outer-class reference that is not needed.
D)To create an outer-class reference that is needed.

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By declaring the Node class as a static inner class, we prevent it from holding a reference to the outer class, which is not needed and can potentially use unnecessary memory. It also allows for easier creation and manipulation of nodes within the linked list.

Using the Textbook's Implementation of a Linked List, What Is