Practical guides, tips, and stories on coding interviews and smarter LeetCode practice with AI.
Stop guessing. Use this 2-minute decision checklist and a cheat sheet of the 12 core algorithm patterns (with signals, templates, and common traps).
David Ng
22 min
1/14/2026
Struggling with time on LeetCode? Here's how to improve your problem-solving speed with realistic benchmarks, targeted techniques, and a 4-week improvement plan.
18 min
1/13/2026
The right learning order makes DSA manageable. The wrong order leads to frustration. Here's the exact sequence that works, with time estimates for each phase.
Alex Wang
20 min
Should you use Python, Java, or C++ for coding interviews? Here's the definitive answer based on interview experience, company preferences, and practical trade-offs.
Mock interviews are the most underrated part of interview prep. Here's every platform compared—from free peer practice to $300/session professional coaching.
1/12/2026
Senior and Staff engineer interviews are fundamentally different from junior roles. Here's how to prepare for L5+, including system design depth, leadership stories, and the bar that's actually being tested.
Tianyi Chen
25 min
The honest answer depends on your background. Here are realistic timelines for different experience levels—from 2-week emergency plans to 12-week comprehensive prep.
Alice Ho
Most engineers fail behavioral interviews because they prepare wrong. Here's exactly how to prepare your stories, use the STAR method, and pass behavioral rounds at top tech companies.
This guide helps you identify your current stage and choose prep tools that actually work—without wasting time on the wrong ones.
1/7/2026
LRU Cache is one of the most asked interview questions at FAANG. Here's how to solve it step-by-step with Hash Map + Doubly Linked List.
12 min
1/6/2026
