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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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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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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

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
Understand the essential patterns behind common coding interview questions — without having to drill endless problem sets

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TAKEAWAY SKILLS

Data Structures

Programming Language

Python

Prepare for Interview

Coding Interview Patterns

Content

1.

Getting Started

2 Lessons

Learn how to use coding patterns for effective interview problem-solving with 215 challenges.

2.

Two Pointers

24 Lessons

Get started with Two Pointers for efficient array and string manipulation techniques.

4.

Sliding Window

27 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of the sliding window technique for efficient array and string manipulation.

6.

In-Place Manipulation of a Linked List

24 Lessons

Tackle in-place linked list manipulation for scenarios like reversing, swapping nodes, and removing duplicates using space-efficient techniques.

7.

Heaps

23 Lessons

Build on using heaps to optimize dynamic data processing, median calculations, and task scheduling.

9.

Top K Elements

29 Lessons

Get started with techniques to efficiently identify the top K elements in unsorted collections.

10.

Modified Binary Search

28 Lessons

Work your way through modified binary search techniques, including real-world applications and various problem-solving strategies.

12.

Greedy Techniques

31 Lessons

Take a closer look at greedy algorithms for optimal solutions in various coding challenges.

14.

Dynamic Programming

36 Lessons

Master dynamic programming by exploring optimization techniques to solve various algorithmic problems efficiently.

17.

Sort and Search

31 Lessons

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

18.

Matrices

31 Lessons

Examine key matrix operations and solutions for various matrix-related coding problems.

19.

Stacks

24 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of stack data structures and their practical applications in coding.

20.

Graphs

31 Lessons

Deepen your knowledge of graph fundamentals, traversal techniques, and key graph algorithms.

21.

Tree Depth-First Search

31 Lessons

Simplify complex topics like tree depth-first search and solving binary tree problems efficiently.

22.

Tree Breadth-First Search

18 Lessons

Master the steps to efficiently traverse binary trees with BFS for various problem-solving applications.

24.

Hash Maps

36 Lessons

Discover the logic behind hash map creation, key operations, and diverse applications.

25.

Knowing What to Track

30 Lessons

Explore effectively tracking elements in data sets for solving common coding problems.

28.

Bitwise Manipulation

30 Lessons

Implement bitwise manipulation techniques for solving problems efficiently, with applications in cryptography, compression, and data encoding.

29.

Math and Geometry

35 Lessons

Explore mathematical concepts and geometric properties to solve various coding challenges.

30.

Challenge Yourself

40 Lessons

Challenge yourself with coding problems, improving problem-solving skills with practice and application.

31.

Conclusion

1 Lessons

Get familiar with further resources, hands-on practice, and the supportive community for interviews.
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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.