How is Heapify O(n)? Heapify is a crucial operation in the construction of a heap data structure, and it garners a lot of attention for its time complexity of O(n). Many learners struggle to grasp why this operation is efficient despite its seemingly nested nature. In this post, we will break down …
Continue ReadingHow Much Would I Need to Pay an Engineer to Develop a Washing Machine? Entering the washing machine business is an exciting venture, but it also requires careful planning, especially when it comes to hiring the right engineering talent. If you’re asking yourself how much it would cost to hire …
Continue ReadingHow to Get Motivated to Look for Better Opportunities in Tech Navigating your career in tech can be a daunting task, especially when you find yourself in a job that feels just “okay.” It’s easy to become complacent when you’re in a role that pays the bills, but when you know there are …
Continue ReadingI Can’t Figure Out Why This Code Fails (and Neither Can ChatGPT) Recently, I encountered an interesting problem while attempting to solve a LeetCode challenge that required checking whether a binary tree is fully symmetrical. Despite my best efforts, my initial implementation produced …
Continue ReadingIs It a Red Flag When the Org Makes Everyone Share Logins for Paid Tools? In the world of startups and small organizations, resource management often becomes a tightrope walk between frugality and efficiency. One common practice that raises eyebrows is the sharing of logins for paid tools among team …
Continue ReadingThe Infinite Time Sink of UI Improvement: Understanding the Phenomenon In the world of front-end development, there’s a unique phenomenon that many developers encounter: the seemingly infinite time sink of improving a User Interface (UI). As developers, we often find ourselves in a perpetual …
Continue ReadingLinkedIn Automation: A Double-Edged Sword for Recruiters In the fast-paced world of recruitment, efficiency and speed are paramount. As hiring demands grow, many recruiters are turning to technology for solutions. One tool that’s gained significant traction is LinkedIn automation. Many are …
Continue ReadingMeta Ghosted Me After Onsite Even Though I Have Pending Deadlines Navigating the job interview process can be a rollercoaster of emotions, especially when you’re left hanging after an onsite interview. Recently, I found myself in an unsettling situation with Meta that I felt compelled to …
Continue ReadingMeta Tagged Questions on LeetCode: A Guide for New Grads As a new grad preparing for technical interviews, the importance of practice cannot be overstated. With the pressure of upcoming full loop interviews, particularly at companies like Meta, having access to the right resources is crucial. …
Continue ReadingNeed Advice for Amazon SWE Internship Online Assessment Hi everyone, I’m excited to share my journey as I prepare for the Amazon Software Engineering (SWE) internship online assessment (OA). Having received an invitation recently, I am looking for advice and insights from those who have gone through …
Continue ReadingNavigating Career Stalemates: Insights from a Developer’s Journey In the fast-paced world of technology, career growth is often expected to be linear—a steady climb through new roles and responsibilities, accompanied by increasing salaries and skill enhancement. However, many professionals find …
Continue ReadingNon-Contract Positions: Exploring Permanent Roles in Tech Recruitment Hello and welcome to our discussion on a common yet crucial topic in tech recruitment: non-contract positions. As a recruiter, one often encounters the question: Do recruiters find positions that aren’t contract positions or …
Continue ReadingOnsite Interview Problem at Google: A Deep Dive In the realm of software engineering interviews, particularly at tech giants like Google, questions that challenge our understanding of graph theory and probability often arise. One such intriguing problem involves calculating the expected number of …
Continue ReadingOverusing Voice Call “Culture” in Tech: A Conversation About Communication Etiquette In the modern tech landscape, communication methods have evolved significantly. However, many teams still grapple with the etiquette of digital communication, particularly when it comes to the overuse of …
Continue ReadingPartner with Us to Find Clients for Our Recruitment Agency In today’s interconnected world, the demand for skilled workers is higher than ever. As a recruitment agency specializing in sending talented professionals from the Philippines to international destinations, we are excited to extend an …
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