Deliberate practice techniques for software developers
This is what is known as a leading question:
Why is it important to focus on LeetCode techniques, approaches, and their application rather than how many LeetCode problems you can solve when preparing for a coding interview? (answer)
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Anyone looking for a research topic? What is a good title for a research paper about LeetCode? (answer) I’m doing most of my writing on Quora this year. For more information, see A Project for 2020.
ContinueI’ve been trying out a LeetCoding process: What are some things that learning LeetCode opened your eyes to? (answer) I’m doing most of my writing on Quora this year. For more information, see A Project for 2020.
ContinueThe people who run LeetCode and Codeforces have different goals for their respective platforms, but there are some things you need to know no matter where you solve your algorithmic programming puzzles: Could solving in LeetCode help in Codeforces contests? (answer) I’m doing most of my writing on Quora this year. For more information, see […]
ContinueA few suggestions for reading algorithms textbooks: How can I read the Introduction to Algorithms book without getting lost? (answer) I’m doing most of my writing on Quora this year. For more information, see A Project for 2020.
ContinueSome of the terms in this question need definitions: Can constant training train any brain? If you are an average programmer but try to practice competitive programming, can you clear FAANG interviews? (answer) I’m doing most of my writing on Quora this year. For more information, see A Project for 2020.
ContinueAlthough solving practice problems is the most direct way to get better at competitive programming, learning discrete math provides a foundation for understanding algorithm topics: What math courses should I self-study to do very well in programming competitions like HashCode, Codeforces, and TopCoder? (answer) I’m doing most of my writing on Quora this year. For […]
ContinueSince everyone hates algorithmic coding interviews, there are always ideas about alternative formats. What about giving candidates a take-home project? Are take-home projects where software engineers are asked to solve a real world problem he/she is likely to encounter at work, a better way to judge their skills instead of asking hard data structures and […]
ContinueYou can find this type of question all over the place on Quora, but it can still be interesting to apply some numbers to it: Can I beat Gennady Korotkevich by practicing every day for 5 hours and performing better than him in a competition? (answer) I’m doing most of my writing on Quora this […]
ContinueCompetitive programming sites and interview preparation sites have a lot in common, but they aren’t interchangeable: Is TopCoder the best place to practice coding interview questions? (answer) I’m doing most of my writing on Quora this year. For more information, see A Project for 2020.
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