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Continue ReadingFrom Senior to Staff: Navigating the Transition Without Burnout Transitioning from a Senior Engineer to a Staff Engineer is often viewed as one of the most significant leaps in an engineering career. It requires not just a mastery of technical skills but also an evolution in how you approach your …
Continue ReadingGroup Anagrams #49 The problem of grouping anagrams is a classic in coding interviews and algorithm design. The challenge is to group strings that are anagrams of each other, meaning they contain the same characters in a different order. While many solutions involve using a frequency map or sorting …
Continue ReadingHash Tables Visually Explained Hash tables are a fundamental data structure widely used in computer science for efficient data retrieval. In this post, we will explore the mechanics of hash tables, their applications, performance characteristics, and address some common misconceptions. What is a …
Continue Reading30 Growing Startups Hiring Now: Opportunities for Job Seekers In today’s fast-paced tech landscape, many startups are on the rise, attracting funding and talent to innovate across various sectors. If you’re looking for a job, you’re in luck! Here’s a curated list of 30 growing …
Continue ReadingHow to Deal with Crap Hardware and Apathy in Software Development In the fast-paced world of software development, the tools we use can significantly impact our productivity and morale. Unfortunately, many developers find themselves wrestling with inadequate hardware and apathetic management, …
Continue ReadingHow Does CAP Apply to Blockchain? The CAP theorem, formulated by Eric Brewer, states that in distributed data stores, it is impossible to simultaneously achieve all three of the following guarantees: Consistency, Availability, and Partition Tolerance. While CAP is a fundamental principle in …
Continue ReadingHow Much DSA is Enough to Get a Job at a Product-Based Company as a Software Engineer? In today’s competitive job market, especially for software engineering roles at product-based companies, having a solid understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) is crucial. Many aspiring …
Continue ReadingI Want a Meta Referral In today’s dynamic job market, referrals can make a significant difference in landing an interview, especially at coveted companies like Meta (formerly Facebook). The desire to secure a position at such a prominent tech giant is something many aspiring professionals …
Continue ReadingIdeal Team Size: Striking the Right Balance In the ever-evolving landscape of technology and software development, one question often arises: What is the ideal team size? As organizations grow and adapt, team structures can significantly influence productivity, engagement, and overall success. In …
Continue ReadingIs the Promotion Process Even More Broken Than the Hiring Process? As a Software Engineer with over a decade of experience, I’ve navigated multiple companies and roles, transitioning from Graduate to SE, SE2, Senior, and Lead Engineer. However, a consistent theme throughout my career is that I’ve …
Continue ReadingLogo Maker: Crafting Your Unique Identity for Your Recruitment Business As a budding entrepreneur in the recruitment industry, creating a unique logo is a crucial step in establishing your brand identity. Recently, I reached out to the Reddit community for recommendations on logo-making tools, and I …
Continue ReadingMedWatchers OA - 2025 Data Engineer Role Recently, I participated in an online assessment for a Data Engineer role at MedWatchers, and I must say, it was a bit more challenging than I initially anticipated. While I expected to tackle questions mainly focused on Python and SQL, the assessment …
Continue ReadingMeta Phone Screen - My Experience I recently went through a phone screen with Meta, and I wanted to share my experience to gather some insights and perhaps offer some tips to others preparing for similar interviews. The Interview Structure The technical interview lasted about 40 minutes, consisting …
Continue ReadingNavigating Workplace Challenges: When You’re Paired with a Struggling Colleague In the complex world of software development, collaboration is key. However, what happens when your manager pairs you with a colleague who is perceived as incompetent? This scenario raises numerous questions about …
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