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Continue ReadingCp or DSA? Or Both? As a third-year student diving deeper into the world of competitive programming (CP) and data structures and algorithms (DSA), you’re not alone in feeling the pressure to excel in both areas. The challenges you face in Division 3 competitions can be daunting, especially …
Continue ReadingDid Anyone Recently Get a Job by Studying Neetcode? In the ever-evolving landscape of tech interviews, candidates are always on the lookout for effective resources to help them prepare. Recently, there has been a buzz around Neetcode—a popular resource known for its structured approach to coding and …
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Continue ReadingHelp with This Problem: Counting Valid Pairings in Arrays In the world of programming and algorithm design, challenges often arise that require a deeper understanding of data structures and efficient algorithms. One such problem involves counting valid pairings from two arrays, profit and …
Continue ReadingHow Accurate Is the Analyze Complexity Feature on LeetCode? If you’ve ever tackled a coding problem on LeetCode, you might have wondered about the accuracy of their space and time complexity analysis feature. Recently, I encountered an intriguing situation while solving a problem that had me …
Continue ReadingHow is the Job Market for Senior SDEs? As we approach the end of 2024, many Senior Software Development Engineers (SDEs) are contemplating a job switch. With 8 years of experience, primarily in backend development at a Big Tech company, the question arises: what is the current job market for Senior …
Continue ReadingIntroducing Open Source LeetCode for PySpark, Spark, Pandas, and DBT/Snowflake As a developer, you’ve probably faced the challenge of honing your coding skills while preparing for technical interviews. Platforms like LeetCode have become invaluable tools for this purpose, providing a plethora …
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Continue ReadingI’ve Become a TS/JS Senior That Doesn’t Know Anything About Other Paradigms. What to Do? After five years of full-stack development, predominantly using React with TypeScript and JavaScript, I find myself in a rather perplexing situation. While I consider myself proficient in building …
Continue ReadingSeeking a Study Partner for Data Structures in Java Hello, everyone! I hope this post finds you well. Today, I’m reaching out to the community with a specific goal in mind: I’m on the lookout for a study partner who shares my interest in data structures, specifically using Java. If you’re someone …
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Continue ReadingTackling the N-Queens Problem: A Journey Through Backtracking in Java Introduction As a budding software engineer, I’ve been diving into Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) lately, honing my skills in Java. One of the problems that caught my attention was the N-Queens problem. Although I …
Continue ReadingOA Questions: What are the Optimal Solutions? In the world of competitive programming and technical interviews, algorithmic questions often revolve around efficiency, creativity, and the ability to tackle complex problems systematically. Today, we will explore two intriguing questions that can …
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