Practical guides, tips, and stories on coding interviews and smarter LeetCode practice with AI.
HackerRank is free, but free ≠ effective. Discover why it may delay your FAANG prep—and which tool actually helps you pass interviews.
David Ng
10 min
12/30/2025
Looking for HackerRank alternatives? Here are the best platforms for coding practice, interview prep, and skill assessments—from free options to enterprise solutions.
12 min
LeetCode offers 4,000+ practice problems. Educative teaches patterns and system design. Here's how to choose between practice volume and structured learning.
13 min
Tired of LeetCode grinding? Here are the best alternatives for coding interview prep—from free platforms like NeetCode and HackerRank to structured courses like AlgoMonster.
16 min
LeetCode has 3,000+ problems. AlgoMonster teaches patterns. Here's how to choose between volume practice and structured learning for your coding interview prep.
14 min
One is video-first, the other teaches patterns through text. After comparing both platforms, I reveal exactly which one fits your learning style — and which could waste your prep time.
AlgoMonster isn't the only option—and it may not be the best fit for you. See which free and paid alternatives match your learning style.
12/20/2025
After finishing AlgoMonster's full curriculum, I found it's a game-changer for some — and a waste of money for others. Here's exactly who should buy it (and who should stick with LeetCode).
From free peer practice to expert FAANG engineers, these mock interview platforms will help you ace coding, behavioral, and system design interviews in 2025.
From AI-powered hints to GitHub sync and company tags, these Chrome extensions will supercharge your LeetCode practice in 2025.
Alex Wang
