Passing a coding interview can be challenging, especially for roles at top tech companies. It requires strong problem-solving skills, knowledge of data structures and algorithms, and practice with technical problems. However, it becomes more manageable with proper preparation, including mock interviews and familiarity with common interview questions.
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Coderust: Hacking the Coding Interview
The ultimate guide to coding interviews. Developed by FAANG engineers, practice with real-world questions in top languages. Prep faster and get interview-ready in just a few hours.
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116 Lessons
40h
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Prepare for coding interviews
- Develop skills to analyze a problem statement and break it down into smaller problems
- Learn to pick the right data structure and algorithm to solve a given problem
- Gain experience with a diversity of programming problems and techniques
- Learn to compare alternative solutions quantitatively in terms of their space and time complexity
Learning Roadmap
1.
Getting Started
Getting Started
Get familiar with coding interview essentials and hands-on problem-solving techniques.
2.
Arrays
Arrays
Unpack the core of essential array algorithms, including searches, rotations, and subarray challenges.
Implement Binary Search on a Sorted ArrayRotate an Array by N ElementsSearch a Rotated ArrayFind the Smallest Common NumberFind Low/High Index of a Key in a Sorted ArrayMove All Zeros to the Beginning of the ArrayStock Buy Sell to Maximize ProfitMerge an Array With Overlapping IntervalsFind Pair With Given Sum in an ArraySquares of a Sorted ArrayContainer with Most WaterSort an Array Using Quicksort AlgorithmSort ColorsArrange the Largest NumberShuffle an ArrayFirst Missing Positive IntegerMinimum Size Subarray SumNext Element Greater than SubsetProduct of All Array Elements Except Self
3.
Linked Lists
Linked Lists
16 Lessons
16 Lessons
Examine comprehensive linked list algorithms, from basic implementations to complex operations.
4.
Math & Stats
Math & Stats
11 Lessons
11 Lessons
Enhance your understanding of mathematical and statistical problem-solving techniques in coding.
5.
Strings
Strings
14 Lessons
14 Lessons
Take a closer look at string manipulation techniques, palindrome identification, and regex matching.
6.
Trees
Trees
19 Lessons
19 Lessons
Follow the process of handling various binary tree operations, including traversal, manipulation, and validation.
7.
Stacks and Queues
Stacks and Queues
7 Lessons
7 Lessons
Build on efficiently implementing and evaluating data structures using stacks and queues.
8.
Graphs
Graphs
3 Lessons
3 Lessons
Sharpen your skills in graph cloning, minimum spanning trees, and word chaining algorithms.
9.
Back Tracking
Back Tracking
4 Lessons
4 Lessons
Get started with backtracking techniques to solve Boggle, N-Queens, balanced parentheses, and K-sum subsets efficiently.
10.
Dynamic Programming
Dynamic Programming
9 Lessons
9 Lessons
Master the steps to solve dynamic programming problems efficiently and tackle various patterns.
11.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
10 Lessons
10 Lessons
Grasp the fundamentals of various algorithms and data structures for efficient problem-solving.
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Developed by MAANG Engineers
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Are you looking to land a new software engineering job? With two new languages and all-new questions, the recently updated Coderust is here to help you break into or level up in the tech industry.
Coderust was created by former hiring managers with years of experience in today’s top tech companies. The revamped course will walk you through a carefully curated set of sample problems from real-life coding interviews. Solutions are presented in six of today's leading programming languages.
Every example comes with step-by-step visualizations and solutions. Coderust empowers you to understand the underlying logic of software concepts instead of just memorizing formulas and answers. Write, compile, and execute your own code on the fly to test different approaches - all in the browser, no set up necessary!
At the end of the course, you will have deep expertise to tackle your coding interview with confidence in Ruby, Go, C++, Java, Python, or JavaScript.
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Coderust
Coderust helps software developers like you ace your coding interviews. Our interactive interview-prep courses encourage you to get hands-on with the material and practice working through problems.
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