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Grokking the Coding Interview Patterns in JavaScript

The ultimate guide to coding interviews in JavaScript. Developed by FAANG engineers. Learn essential patterns, practice with real-world questions, and get interview-ready in just a few hours.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
  • Understand the essential patterns behind common coding interview questions — without having to drill endless problem sets
  • Identify the underlying pattern of each interview question by assessing the problem statement (and learn the tricks required to solve it)
  • Practice your skills in a hands-on, setup-free coding environment
  • Learn to efficiently evaluate the tradeoffs between time and space complexity in different solutions
  • Develop a flexible conceptual framework for solving any question, by connecting problem characteristics, solution techniques, and coding design patterns
Why choose this course?

Learn 28 Non-negotiable Coding Patterns

Begin your journey with core coding patterns such as Two Pointers, Binary Search, and Linked List manipulation. Each problem comes as a paired challenge and solution: first, implement your own approach, then study a step-by-step optimal sol

Master Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures

Level up with complex topics such as Dynamic Programming, Graphs, Tries, and Union Find. These advanced patterns often appear in the toughest interviews and will prepare you to approach difficult questions with confidence and clarity.

Mock Interviews for Every Coding Pattern

At the end of each chapter, take an AI-driven mock interview. Practice under real conditions and strengthen your ability to explain solutions clearly.

Put Your Skills to the Test

Wrap up your preparation in the Challenge Yourself section, where problems are presented without pattern labels. This sharpens your ability to recognize the right approach on your own, just like in a real interview.

Learning Roadmap

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Sliding Window

Break down the sliding window technique to solve computational problems with optimized efficiency.

4.

Intervals

Solve problems in merging intervals, inserting and finding intersections of intervals, scheduler tasks, and determining employee free time.

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In-Place Manipulation of a Linked List

Tackle in-place linked list manipulations for efficient and memory-optimized operations.

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Two Heaps

Master the steps to optimize dynamic data processing and decision-making using heaps.

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K-way Merge

Learn how to use k-way merge for efficient data merging and finding k-th small elements.

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Top K Elements

Walk through the top k elements pattern and learn efficient selection using heaps.

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Modified Binary Search

Break apart modified binary search adaptations and solutions for diverse search problems.

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Subsets

Grasp the fundamentals of generating subsets, permutations, and combinations.

11.

Greedy Techniques

Dig into optimization problems with greedy algorithms through practical scenarios and solutions.

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Backtracking

Explore backtracking algorithm for solving complex problems like N-Queens, word search, binary tree paths, and Sudoku.

13.

Dynamic Programming

Build on dynamic programming concepts to efficiently solve complex optimization problems.

14.

Cyclic Sort

Step through cyclic sort concepts to efficiently handle various missing and corrupt number scenarios.

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Topological Sort

Unpack the core of topological sort, focusing on ordering dependencies and resolving compilation sequences efficiently.

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Sort and Search

Solve problems by organizing data through sorting and applying binary search, two-pointer, and sliding window for efficient solutions.

17.

Matrices

Go hands-on with matrix operations, transformations, and efficient traversal techniques in coding.

18.

Stacks

Apply your skills to use stacks for various tasks, including calculators, string manipulation, and queuing.

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Graphs

Deepen your knowledge of graph theory, algorithms, practical solutions, and real-world applications.

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Tree Depth-First Search

Follow the process of exploring tree structures and implementing various binary tree problems.

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Tree Breadth-First Search

Piece together the parts of the Tree BFS traversal, focusing on various traversal methods.

22.

Trie

Step through efficient trie implementations to optimize search suggestions, word replacements, and common prefix finding.

23.

Hash Maps

Discover the logic behind implementing efficient hash maps and their applications in problem-solving.

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Knowing What to Track

Master the steps to efficiently track data, solve permutations, anagrams, and game design problems.

25.

Union Find

Enhance your skills in Union-Find to address diverse graph and connectivity problems.

26.

Custom Data Structures

Dig into creating and implementing custom data structures for solving specialized problems efficiently.

27.

Bitwise Manipulation

Explore bitwise operations for problem-solving and algorithm optimization.

28.

Math and Geometry

Explore math and geometry for problem-solving.

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Challenge Yourself

Test your understanding of various coding challenges focusing on algorithm efficiency.

Developed by MAANG Engineers
Every Educative lesson is designed by a team of ex-MAANG software engineers and PhD computer science educators, and developed in consultation with developers and data scientists working at Meta, Google, and more. Our mission is to get you hands-on with the necessary skills to stay ahead in a constantly changing industry. No video, no fluff. Just interactive, project-based learning with personalized feedback that adapts to your goals and experience.
ABOUT THIS COURSE
With thousands of potential questions to account for, preparing for the coding interview can feel like an impossible challenge. Yet with a strategic approach, coding interview prep doesn’t have to take more than a few weeks. Stop drilling endless sets of practice problems, and prepare more efficiently by learning coding interview patterns. This course teaches you the underlying patterns behind common coding interview questions. By learning these essential patterns, you will be able to unpack and answer any problem the right way — just by assessing the problem statement. This approach was created by FAANG hiring managers to help you prepare for the typical rounds of interviews at major tech companies like Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon. Before long, you will have the skills you need to unlock even the most challenging questions, grok the coding interview, and level up your career with confidence. This course is also available in Python, C++, Java, and Go — with more coming soon!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is JavaScript allowed in coding interviews?

Yes, JavaScript is commonly allowed in coding interviews, especially for web development roles. It supports all essential data structures and algorithms, making it suitable for solving various problems. Its straightforward syntax helps you write clean code efficiently, which is beneficial during time-constrained interviews.

How to practice a JavaScript coding interview?

To practice JavaScript coding interviews, focus on solving coding problems on platforms like Educative, LeetCode, and HackerRank, which offer various challenges. Study common data structures and algorithms and practice writing clean, efficient code. Review JavaScript-specific concepts like closures, promises, and async/await to be well-prepared for technical questions.

Is cracking the coding interview enough for FAANG?

While cracking the coding Interview has a significant impact, it’s often not enough to pass the FAANG interviews. You must do additional study and practice study system design and behavioral questions on coding platforms like Educative.

Does GitHub have resources for grokking coding interview patterns in JavaScript?

Yes, GitHub has resources for grokking coding interview patterns in JavaScript. Educative has its popular listings on GitHub, which list various coding problems and patterns, allowing you to pick and choose the ones that best fit your needs. This helps you focus on specific areas for improvement and tailor your preparation to the problems you’re most likely to encounter in interviews.

How many problems are in grokking the coding interview in JavaScript?

Our Grokking the Coding Interview course at Educative currently offers 228 LeetCode coding problems categorized under key coding patterns, and we’re continuously updating this number. Some of the patterns include:

  • Topological sort: It orders tasks based on dependencies using directed graphs.
  • Backtracking: It explores all possible solutions by trying and undoing choices.
  • Dynamic programming: It solves problems by breaking them into overlapping subproblems and storing results.
  • Greedy algorithm: It makes the locally optimal choice to find a global solution at each step.
  • Tree Depth-first search (DFS): It explores as far as possible along each branch before backtracking.

This ensures comprehensive preparation for coding interviews at top tech companies like FAANG.