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ALGOEXPERT: A Curated Crash Course for Coding Interviews

 

It seems like wherever you go these days, the advise for getting a job in technology is the same: “Just grind LeetCode.” But if you’ve tried it, you’ll know what it’s like to roam around a big, chaotic library with no card catalog. You may have heard of AlgoExpert, a shinier, more structured alternative. Before we get started, let’s be clear: AlgoExpert is a third-party interview preparation tool. It is not affiliated with Google, Meta, or any other firm whose interviews it purports to explain. Consider it a personal instructor who has carefully selected the most essential courses for you, rather than a testing ground. Continue reading ALGOEXPERT: A Curated Crash Course for Coding Interviews

Beyond the Code: Is LeetCode the Best Path, or Just the Most Beaten One?

Everywhere you go these days, it seems like someone is discussing “grinding LeetCode.” It may be said in a tweet about job seeking, overheard in a coffee shop, or heard by a buddy bemoaning a “hard medium” issue that prevented them from receiving a job offer. You may mistake it for a particularly violent video game or a new esport if you’re not a software developer. Continue reading Beyond the Code: Is LeetCode the Best Path, or Just the Most Beaten One?