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Rotate an Array by k Steps

Rotating an array in place is a classic warm‑up that tests your ability to manipulate arrays, handle wrap‑around indexing, and optimize...

Find the First Non-Repeating Character

Alright, you're in a technical interview and you've just been given the question: “Find the index of the first non-repeating character in...

The Two Sum Problem

The Two Sum Problem is one of the first stops on our journey. It’s simple enough to focus on thought process, yet rich enough to demonstrate key problem‑solving techniques. Here’s how to walk through it using our nine‑step framework.

Dynamic Programming: A Refresher

Dynamic Programming (DP) is a powerful technique used to solve complex problems by breaking them down into simpler subproblems. Whether...

Graphs: A Refresher

Graphs are one of the most versatile and commonly tested data structures in technical interviews. Whether you’re a new engineer or...

Trees: A Refresher

Trees are one of the most important data structures in computer science and frequently appear in technical interviews. Whether you’re a...

Search Algorithms: A Refresher

Searching is a fundamental operation in computer science, and understanding search algorithms is essential for coding interviews. Whether...

Sorting Algorithms: A Refresher

Sorting is a fundamental topic in computer science and a common subject in technical coding interviews. Whether you're a new engineer...

Generate All Valid Parentheses

Problem Statement Given an integer n, write a function to generate all possible combinations of n pairs of valid parentheses. Example 1...

Important Algorithms to Master

Whether you're a budding coder or a seasoned engineer, these essential algorithms will help you tackle problems with confidence and...

Recursion Revisited

Whether you’re a newcomer or a seasoned engineer, understanding recursion is essential for cracking technical interviews. In this post,...

Time and Space Complexity Refresher

Whether you're a rookie coder or a seasoned software engineer, understanding algorithm complexity is key to writing efficient, scalable...

A Step-by-Step Guide to Solving Technical Interview Questions

Technical interviews really suck, don't they? They can feel like you're trying to solve a Rubik's Cube blindfolded while riding a roller coaster. But fear not - armed with a solid and structured game plan, you can navigate that wild jungle with some style and swagger. That's the goal with this post - to give you a problem solving framework that can be applied to a broad set of technical interview questions so you can show off your knowledge and skills even when you get stuck.

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