How I Got Good at Coding Interviews

My second channel: @NeetCodeIO

#neetcode #codinginterview #algorithms

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[NeetCode]

I didn't mention this but using Python helped me a lot because you can write MUCH less code. I know most schools teach Java/C++, mine did as well, but i would highly recommend a language like Python/Javascript.

[sirbalafort]

I didn’t know crack gave you the ability to solve very hard coding challenges. Might try some.

[Yari_leee]

The spread sheet is such a great idea to compile thoughts and track what problems you need more practice with.

[XxMGxX]

I have failed 3 final round of interviews at this point, I got back to my interviewers to ask for feedback: I am lacking stronger/faster and more efficient coding skills. I won't give up and I will do these lists, because before I was doing random Leetcode questions and that way I couldn't find the patterns everyone was talking about. For sure your spreadsheet will help me a lot, thank you!

[shelllu]

not all can acquire such strong coding skill through interviews, you made it and more importantly you shared it to us, so a HUGE thank you for what you are doing!!!

[BallinlikaG]

This is so overwhelming, even for someone who just graduated with a CIS degree. When I look at your explanations of how you solved each problem I don’t understand a single word. I feel like I’ll never learn enough to pass and be good enough for an entry level position

[cloudboysmusic]

Thanks for the tips homeboy, once I get a Job At Microsoft the 🍻 are on me!

[HanifCarroll]

Great idea to create a document where you write the notes for each problem. I was essentially trying to do the same thing, but just from memory...which was silly, now that I think about it. Definitely gonna start using this tip, thanks!

[NeetCode]

I didn't mention this but using Python helped me a lot because you can write MUCH less code. I know most schools teach Java/C++, mine did as well, but i would highly recommend a language like Python/Javascript.

[Aravind-jecm]

You don't know how much I've been searching for a list like this! Thanks mate! Keep up the good work

[anishr]

I was so confused and did not know where to start for my preparation and understand most problems. Thanks to your channel on my search list. I found everything I need in one place! Great work! Keep it going!!

[kylekeenan]

Just went through the interviewing process and none of the companies were interested in anything to do with algorithms but how I wrote and structured my code or how I approached a problem/code request. They are after people who know how to do the job not provide perfectly refined and optimal algorithms. This was a relief for me as YouTube would have you believe it's all about solving a random hard leet code example and completing it in 20 minutes and then optimising it on the spot.

[bujimagnai]

The fact that you keep track of the solutions in SS is super helpful - i may try this trick too! and thanks for making these videos, honestly the way you draw and explain things is top notch. you tube is full of people who are literally just regurgitating code answers without a lot of explanations.

[idevbrandon]

I wish i found this video earlier. I failed the coding interview every single time about 1yr and half.
i feel like i'm lost in my life as i could not find a proper job even tho i'm still 25.
I will keep practicing with your videos and other study materials

[Bhagya_paints]

This the spreadsheet I needed about solutions on blind 75, thank you

[kamertonaudiophileplayer]

Yes, it is exactly what happens nowadays. People just learn how easy to break interview questions and get a job, but then we can observe tons of problems with software starting from a security and ending with understanding how software actually works. Hiring process should be seriously reconsidered.

[trrra]

I've been working as a backend and frontend engineer for the last 7 years of my life, but the majority of the tasks was so trivial and pure maintenance that I'm not able to solve, in a reasonable amount of time and with a decent optimised algorithm, even the "easy" problems. And this is really frustrating and tells a lot about choosing a company to work with and knowing when it's time to change

[shrivigneshsenthilkumar]

I code my solutions in C++. But I follow your channel to understand the logic and translate the code from Python to C++. Your solutions are clear and concise enough to easily understand. I'm able to prepare consistently because of it. Thank you !

[nitinbhattacharyya]

That notes thing helps a lot to remember core patterns in questions and how to approach. It helped me massively to improve my logic. I mainly do handwritten notes since I find reading from copies better than looking at a screen.

[sheturaj]

Nowadays seeing the question in the interview before is more important than directly cracking your head into the problem which you haven't seen before. Thats why people who got selected generally would have solved 300+ questions on leetcode.