How to Start Leetcode (as a beginner)

Hi everyone,

In this video, I share how I would go about using Leetcode if I had to start from scratch.
I share all my Leetcode wisdom after solving more than 1500 problems and clearing interviews at multiple big tech companies.

Resources I mentioned in this video:
Books:
- Cracking the coding interview by Gayle Laakmann McDowell
- Data Structures and Algorithms Made Easy by Narshimha Karumanchi
Github

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DISCLAIMER: All opinions shared by me are my own and don't express views or opinions of my employer.

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:23 - Why Leetcode?
00:43 - Which programming language to use?
01:25 - Does programming language matter in interviews?
01:45 - How to Learn DSA?
02:50 - Which problems to solve?
04:14 - How many problems to solve?
04:54 - How to approach a new problem?
05:39 - What to do when stuck?
06:13 - How to solve more problems in less time?
06:46 - Should I memorize solution?
07:18 - How to practice in an interview setting?
07:57 - Do I need Leetcode premium?
08:29 - Conclusion

[egm]

I have been interviewed by a lot of companies ( not google nor amazon ) and most of them require you to pass a coding challenge, so I think this skill is now a requirement for you to pass.

[prabhuiitdhn]

I appreciate you sharing this video and the way you addressed the issues that we were having in the initial stages. Nearly every question is being answered that comes up when we start working on it. Thanks again for this, and Looking forward to more informative videos like this one.

[namanguntiwar]

All points you mentioned in the video are so cut to clear and concise man no doubt in that youre working in such a big tech company 🔥🔥

[shelbycollins]

straight to the point and excellent tips. thanks for the video was really helpful!

[melpadisreeram]

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[revathichikkala]

Exactly to the point, no beating around the bush, no laag, no Gyan, exact things to do and why to do loved it amazing work 🎉 oo god this is just amazing you covered everything

[leftoverture]

Thanks a lot Ashish!
I finally solved my first LeetCode problem today, and that powered up my motivation to dig deeper!

[bilalkhanthedreamer]

One of the best video on this topic in youtube. Thank you and keep it up!!❤️👍

[Drago]

Amazing video I came across in my upskilling journey 👏🏻

[paulogarcia]

Thank you for the amazing video! It's well structured and very motivating specially for someone like me who is just starting! I hope you create more great videos!

[rahulkharapkar]

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[yasirarafat]

Thank you Ashish bhai, Its really Motivated and clear Message!

[BestOfluckay]

he is most motivated peson i ever seen after my big brother , and his linkedin post are so good make me feel motivated . thank you ashish bhai

[simhachalampotti]

A very interesting brother... I am taking as you a inspiration

[saineeraj]

I realling like the way you explained it. Hope I crack the Interviews like you.

[xorjnhd]

Thankk You sir for this video, beautiful presentation and very useful tips.❤❤❤

[tobiaslanzi]

Amazing video, thanks a lot for sharing all that knowledge and tips with us in such direct, efficient and simple way!

[ranbirkumar]

Love you brother ur suggestion are 100%practical thank you ❤

[mahmodsamir]

Thank you very much, clear to the point

[rehmanghani]

Nice Video Ashish, Keep up the good work! 👋