In which situations is it preferable to use a linked list instead of a dynamic array for processing sequential input data with subsequent reading?

A linked list is preferable when:

• The volume of data is unknown in advance, and frequent insertion of elements in the middle or beginning of the list is required.
• Insertions and deletions of elements should be fast and not lead to memory reallocation.
• Fast random access to elements is not important (since a linked list only provides sequential access).

A dynamic array is better when quick access by index is important and data is mainly added at the end.

Example: if you are processing a stream of input data and need to frequently insert or delete elements in the middle, a linked list will be more efficient because it does not require shifting elements, unlike a dynamic array.