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Master The Data Structures And Algorithms Interview

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Overview

Data structures and algorithms, otherwise known as "DSA". Dread it, run from it, LeetCode still arrives, especially if you're trying to get into FAANG. These problems are notoriously frustrating as they're both hard to understand and not relevant at all to what software engineers actually do on the job (including at Big Tech). Unfortunately, it is effectively impossible to avoid DSA as a software engineer due to top company interviews being full of them. To succeed in tech, you simply must master DSA. On the bright side, you now have this course where we'll teach you how to conquer these pesky problems and maybe even develop a newfound appreciation for them. After going through this course, you will: - 🔥 Be **motivated** to grind DSA - 💡 Understand how to **truly learn** DSA concepts - 🗣️ Know how to navigate DSA in a **live** interview - 🏔️ See how DSA is proctored at **top companies** (FAANG) - 🧠 Set up a proper DSA **studying regimen** It's easy to look at data structures and algorithms and feel helpless - We've been there too! But once you truly and deeply understand the overall space and how the best companies administer them differently from everyone else, you'll be crushing your DSA rounds in no time. You simply have to put in the work.

Syllabus

  • Overview
    • How This Course Works
    • The Key To Truly Learning DSA
    • Struggling? That's Completely Normal
    • DSA Prep Is Insanely High ROI
    • It's A Parasite!
    • Why Does FAANG Do This?
  • Answering The Questions
    • Regularly Be Talking
    • Clarify The Problem
    • Outline Your Approach
    • Run-Time Analysis
    • Space Analysis
    • Stuck? Here's What To Do
    • You Must Be Fast
  • Getting To The Next Level
    • Clean Code
    • Edge Cases
    • Alternate Approaches
    • How To Pass FAANG DSA Rounds
  • Traps To Avoid
    • Fishing
    • Perfection Obsession
    • Missing What Matters
  • Preparation
    • Programming Language Selection
    • The #1 Tool For DSA Prep
    • Don't Just Surrender
    • It's About Consistency
    • Do Mocks
    • Find A Buddy
    • How FAANG DSA Rounds Work
  • Conclusion
    • Don't Forget: Other Interview Types Exist
    • LeetCode Stockholm Syndrome
    • Go Deeper: Follow Through

Taught by

Alex Chiou

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