Waitlisted by Amazon After Online Assessment Recently, Amazon has been actively sending out Online Assessment (OA) links to applicants, and I was fortunate enough to be among those selected. I completed my OA on September 14th, and just a few days ago, I received the news that my candidature has …
Continue ReadingWhy Not Mock Functions with Input/Output Datasets Before Writing Tests in TDD? Test-Driven Development (TDD) has established itself as a cornerstone practice in software engineering, advocating for writing tests before the corresponding code. This practice is designed to enhance code quality, catch …
Continue ReadingConfused After Clearing Two Rounds of Apple Senior iOS Developer Interviews – Need Advice Hey everyone, I’m reaching out to share my experience and seek some advice regarding my recent interview process for a Senior iOS Developer position at Apple. After clearing two rounds of interviews, I was …
Continue ReadingHow to Tactfully Navigate Team Dynamics in a New Agile Environment Joining a new team can be both exciting and daunting, especially when that team is undergoing significant changes in its structure and processes. If you find yourself in a situation where you’re stepping into a team that has recently …
Continue ReadingCompleted 400+ Problems on LeetCode Hey everyone! I’m excited to share that I recently crossed the milestone of solving 400+ problems on LeetCode! It’s been a challenging but rewarding journey, and I couldn’t wait to reflect on my experiences and insights. The Journey So Far When I first started …
Continue ReadingConfused About My Progress in Problem Solving It’s a common experience for many aspiring programmers and software engineers: you’re working diligently on coding challenges, yet you find yourself struggling with problems you’ve tackled multiple times before. Meanwhile, some new and …
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Depth First Search Time Complexity Depth First Search (DFS) is a fundamental algorithm in computer science used for traversing or searching tree or graph data structures. Despite its widespread use, many programmers and computer science enthusiasts often find themselves puzzled over …
Continue ReadingDo We Need SCRUM if Our Stakeholders Are Always Available and We Are in Conversations Daily? In the world of agile project management, SCRUM has emerged as a prominent framework that many teams adopt to enhance their workflow and improve collaboration. However, a question often arises: If our …
Continue ReadingDSA Study Group - Basics to Advanced within 7 MONTHS Hello everyone! As a current Computer Science student in my 7th semester of the 4th year, I have been on a journey to master Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA). I believe that collaboration and consistent practice can significantly enhance our …
Continue ReadingEM Put on a Coaching Plan: Seeking Support and Navigating Career Challenges In the fast-paced world of tech, career trajectories can often take unexpected turns. This is especially true for engineering managers who find themselves navigating complex dynamics within their organizations. Today, we …
Continue ReadingHow Much Technical Detail Should I Include in Behavioral Questions? When preparing for a technical interview, candidates often grapple with the balance between providing sufficient technical detail and focusing on the human elements of their experiences. This tension is especially pronounced in …
Continue ReadingNavigating a New Opportunity in Recruitment: A Personal Journey As I ventured into the job market, applying to various positions, I stumbled upon an intriguing opportunity with a remote recruitment agency. The role was titled LinkedIn Recruiter: Talent Sourcing Specialist, which, interestingly, was …
Continue ReadingNeed a Playlist: Mastering Data Structures and Algorithms As a budding programmer or even a seasoned developer looking to brush up on your skills, understanding data structures and algorithms (DSA) is fundamental. Whether you’re preparing for technical interviews or just want to enhance your coding …
Continue ReadingOne Year as an Engineer, College Hire Reflecting on my journey over the past year as a project engineer, I wanted to share my experiences, challenges, and the valuable lessons I’ve learned along the way. Having graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering from a Historically Black College …
Continue ReadingRating Goes Brrrrrr 📉📉 Today, I want to talk about something that many of us in the competitive programming community experience: the feeling of discouragement when faced with challenging problems. As I scrolled through the discussions online, I came across a post that resonated deeply with me, …
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