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Technical Interviews

Master Technical Interviews

Comprehensive guide to acing technical interviews, from coding challenges to system design. Learn the strategies and practice the skills that top tech companies are looking for.

Coding Challenges
Algorithm and data structure problems
System Design
Scalable architecture and design patterns
Code Review
Analyzing and improving existing code
Live Coding
Real-time problem solving and debugging
Technical Interview Preparation Strategy
A systematic approach to preparing for technical interviews

Phase 1: Foundation Building

Data Structures & Algorithms

Master arrays, trees, graphs, sorting, and searching

Programming Language Mastery

Deep understanding of your chosen language

Problem-Solving Patterns

Learn common patterns like two pointers, sliding window

Phase 2: Advanced Topics

System Design Principles

Scalability, reliability, and performance optimization

Database Design

SQL, NoSQL, and database optimization

Distributed Systems

Microservices, load balancing, and caching

Essential Topics to Master

Data Structures

ArraysLinked ListsStacks & QueuesTreesGraphsHash Tables

Algorithms

SortingSearchingDynamic ProgrammingRecursionGraph AlgorithmsGreedy Algorithms

System Design

Load BalancingCachingDatabase ShardingAPI DesignMicroservicesCDN

Interview Tips

Think Out Loud

Explain your thought process as you solve problems

Ask Clarifying Questions

Understand the requirements before coding

Start with Brute Force

Then optimize for better time/space complexity

Test Your Code

Walk through examples and edge cases

Company-Specific Technical Interview Prep
Different companies have different technical interview styles

FAANG Companies

Focus on algorithms, system design, and coding efficiency

Google, Meta, Amazon, Apple, Netflix

Startups

Practical coding, product thinking, and versatility

Fast-paced, real-world problems

Enterprise

Architecture design, security, and scalability

IBM, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft
Recommended Practice Platforms
LeetCodeAlgorithm Practice
HackerRankCoding Challenges
PrampMock Interviews
System Design PrimerSystem Design
Practice Schedule
Daily Coding1-2 problems
System Design2-3 times/week
Mock InterviewsWeekly
Review & ReflectAfter each session

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