How to Leetcode?
Do you need to have a certain level of intelligence to even think about leetcoding? I consider myself above average programmer but I find it hard to solve even an easy leetcode problem. So to all leetcoders out there, what does it take and do I even stand a chance? TC ~200 in Phoenix. ~15 yoe
Turns out being able to write code != problem solving
Yes I do. MS. Used to do pretty good network programming back in the day but haven’t been programming as much lately which might be part of the problem
Phx. Tc200. No need to LC. Stay
He's right. Just cruise with that fine low cost living.
So would you swap places with me?
Start with the book “cracking the coding interview”, if you are totally out of shape.
It starts slow, you have to have some discipline. After some time, you starts to enjoy it. Also, "just do it" attitude is required. Some people like to start from top and work down the list, "two sum". And they get bored and stop solving problems. Depending upon how you want to work, pick a problem, and do it! Also, apply at fake companies like "Flexport", who just want to test out their interviewers and promote KARAT, take few interviews, do overs and see how you are doing. Good luck!
Must have intelligence 8+ or intelligence 7+ and charisma 6+
Remember...one step ata time. Watch youtube videos on Leetcode.
This works!
Just search stack overflow, lol
I just hit 225 problems completed today. Started not being able to do the easiest ones (like literally had no idea how to start them), now I can pretty comfortably do most mediums in 10-15 minutes and hards in 30-40, barring the occasional odd problem that has a weird trick. There's probably an intelligence barrier or something like that on the very hardest problems, but everything else (i.e., what's needed for interviews) is definitely learnable via CTCI and lots of practice. If I can do it you can do it because I'm definitely not an above average programmer.
How long did it take you to get to that point?
CTCI?
Do you have a CS degree?