Add Two Numbers as Strings | No Integer Overflow! | Coding Interview | Audio Podcast

🎧 Tackle a tricky coding interview problem: Adding two large numbers represented as strings! Forget standard integer limits and learn to manipulate strings for precise calculations. Perfect for learning on the go!

🚀 In this episode, we dive deep into adding two numbers stored as strings, a common question in interviews at top tech companies like Facebook. We break down this seemingly simple problem into fundamental steps, ensuring you're equipped to handle even the most massive numbers without hitting integer overflow issues.

🔑 Key Concepts Covered:
- String Manipulation
- Digit-by-Digit Addition
- Handling Carryovers
- Python's Big Int Feature
- Recursive Approaches
- Understanding Integer Overflow

🎯 Problem Difficulty: Medium/Hard
📝 Topics: Strings, Algorithms, Recursion, Integer Handling

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⏰ Timeline:

00:00 - Introduction to the String Addition Problem
00:30 - Understanding the Problem and its Constraints
01:07 - Real-World Applications and Examples
01:30 - Exploring a Digit by Digit Approach
02:17 - Implementing the Digit by Digit Solution
03:20 - Example Walkthrough and Initial Summary
04:06 - Limitations of Brute Force and Integer Overflow
05:53 - Python's Big Integer Solution
07:52 - Recursive Solution in C++
11:13 - Final Thoughts, Key Takeaways, and Conclusion