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Quora: Should I write LeetCode solutions using multiple programming languages?

By Duncan Smith Leave a Comment Feb 2 0

Some people do this in the LeetCode discussion forums: Does writing LeetCode problems in multiple languages make me think about algorithms from multiple angles? (answer) See A Project for 2022 to find out what I’m working on this year.

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Quora: What level of coding experience is required to get the most out of LeetCode?

By Duncan Smith Leave a Comment Jan 26 0

Get experience and then practice, or practice to get experience? What level of coding experience is required to get the most out of LeetCode? (answer) See A Project for 2022 to find out what I’m working on this year.

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Quora: What is the benefit of getting points in LeetCode?

By Duncan Smith Leave a Comment Jan 19 0

Last week: stars. This week: points (aka coins). What is the benefit of getting points in LeetCode? (answer) See A Project for 2022 to find out what I’m working on this year.

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Quora: How do I Earn Stars in LeetCode?

By Duncan Smith Leave a Comment Jan 12 0

Starting out the year with a fun question about LeetCode gamification: How do I earn stars in LeetCode? (answer) See A Project for 2022 to find out what I’m working on this year.

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A Project for 2022

By Duncan Smith Leave a Comment Jan 5 0

A few months ago, I noticed something about LeetCode’s daily LeetCoding Challenge: The problems were starting to repeat. This had happened in the past, but not as regularly. At this point, I can say that it’s definitely a trend. Almost every daily problem is a repeat of a problem from an earlier month of the […]

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2021 in Review: Thoughts on Solving Programming Puzzles

By Duncan Smith Leave a Comment Dec 29 0

Programming puzzles like those on LeetCode may have clear specifications and short solutions compared to real-world computer programs, but that doesn’t make them easy. Something about the math and algorithms required to solve them makes them challenging for the average programmer (and many above-average programmers!) This year, once again, I allocated some time each day […]

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Quora: What are some mistakes to avoid when you’re preparing for an interview using LeetCode?

By Duncan Smith Leave a Comment Dec 22 0

Last week’s question was about what do to on LeetCode. This week, it’s what not to do: What are some mistakes to be avoided when you are preparing for LeetCode? (answer) I’m writing some answers on Quora this year. For more information, see A Project for 2021.

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Quora: How do I step up LeetCode skills for a coding interview?

By Duncan Smith Leave a Comment Dec 15 0

The LeetCode meta-question: How do I step up LeetCode skills for a coding interview? (answer) I’m writing some answers on Quora this year. For more information, see A Project for 2021.

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Quora: Is it worth spending time solving LeetCode’s very hard problems?

By Duncan Smith Leave a Comment Dec 8 0

LeetCode doesn’t have a difficulty level called Very Hard, but this is still a good question: Is it worth spending time solving LeetCode’s very hard problems? (answer) I’m writing some answers on Quora this year. For more information, see A Project for 2021.

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Quora: How Long Should I Spend on a LeetCode Question?

By Duncan Smith Leave a Comment Dec 1 0

A good question to think about when working on any kind of technical problem set: When practicing on LeetCode, how many minutes should I attempt on each question before I look at the solutions of others? (answer) I’m writing some answers on Quora this year. For more information, see A Project for 2021.

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  • 2023 in Review: 50 LeetCode Tips
  • 2022 in Review: Content Bots
  • 2021 in Review: Thoughts on Solving Programming Puzzles
  • Lessons from the 2020 LeetCode Monthly Challenges
  • 2019 in Review
  • Competitive Programming Frequently Asked Questions: 2018 In Review
  • What I Learned Working On Time Tortoise in 2017
  • 2016 in Review
  • 2015 in Review
  • 2015 Summer Review

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