What Do You Do During Downtime? As a first-line manager overseeing 30 workstreams across 16 engineers, I’ve found myself in a unique position. With 11 direct reports, the machine is running smoothly, and my input is required less frequently than before. I recently submitted a proposal for our …
Continue ReadingWhy Even LeetCode? Job hunting can often feel like a never-ending cycle of applications, rejections, and confusion. As someone who has recently been on the receiving end of rejection emails, I find myself questioning the value of spending time on platforms like LeetCode. Is it really worth it to …
Continue ReadingWhy is my approach not working? Minimize Max Distance to Gas Station In the realm of algorithmic challenges, few problems capture the imagination quite like the classic Minimize Max Distance to Gas Station problem. With a difficulty rating of Hard and an accuracy of only 38.36%, this problem has …
Continue ReadingWritten Communication vs. Verbal Communication: Finding the Balance in the Workplace In today’s fast-paced work environments, effective communication is key to collaboration and success. However, the balance between written and verbal communication often poses challenges, especially in diverse teams …
Continue Reading🎯 Seeking 4 Dedicated DSA Learners for an Intensive Study Group Hello, fellow tech enthusiasts! 🚀 Are you passionate about mastering Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA)? Do you find yourself often struggling through complex problems alone? If so, you’re in luck! I’m excited to announce that …
Continue ReadingNavigating Career Choices: A Final-Year Student’s Dilemma As a final-year student at a reputable National Institute of Technology (NIT) with a specialization in electrical engineering, you may feel a mix of excitement and anxiety as graduation approaches. This is a pivotal moment in your life, …
Continue Reading“We Want Someone to Come in with a Fresh Set of Eyes” - What Are We Missing? In the world of software engineering, the phrase “we want someone to come in with a fresh set of eyes” has become a common refrain. Many organizations, especially those that are already in production …
Continue ReadingHow to Level Up Your Competitive Programming Skills It’s common for competitive programmers to hit a plateau at some point in their journey, especially when tackling challenging problem sets like CSES. Recently, a user expressed their struggles with understanding Online Assessment (OA) …
Continue ReadingAfter How Many Leetcode Problems Did You Start Passing Online Assessments? In the competitive world of tech recruitment, particularly for software engineering positions, online assessments (OAs) have become a common hurdle. Many candidates find themselves stuck in a cycle of applying, facing OAs, …
Continue ReadingAI Instead of LeetCode as a Round? Not Sure What to Think In the ever-evolving landscape of tech hiring, the traditional coding interview format is being challenged in fascinating ways. Recently, I found myself in a unique situation during a hiring process, where I was presented with two options for …
Continue ReadingAm I Missing the Point of Web3 as an Engineer with Almost Two Decades of Experience? As a founding and principal engineer at a web3/blockchain startup, I’ve been immersed in this rapidly evolving space for a few years now. Like many of my peers, I’m driven by the need to make a living, and I’m …
Continue ReadingNavigating Career Gaps and Job Applications in Tech: Any Suggestions? In today’s fast-paced tech industry, many aspiring developers face unique challenges in their job search. One common hurdle is overcoming a career gap, which can sometimes feel like an insurmountable barrier, especially when …
Continue ReadingPreparing for an Entry-Level SRE Interview at Apple: What to Expect If you’re reading this, you may be in a similar situation as a candidate preparing for an entry-level Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) role at a prestigious company like Apple. With a background in Software Development Engineering …
Continue ReadingBugs Fixed - 1, Bugs Created - ♾️ In the world of software development, the battle against bugs is a never-ending saga. With every line of code written, the potential for new bugs to emerge increases. It often feels like a game of whack-a-mole: as soon as one bug is fixed, another pops up, sometimes …
Continue ReadingPreparing for Your Bytedance/TikTok Frontend Engineer Interview: A New Grad’s Guide Hello, aspiring engineers! As we approach the hiring season for new graduates, many of you may find yourselves gearing up for interviews with some of the most exciting tech companies out there. One such company …
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