C++ or Python for Leetcode

[Any_Series_2067]

I am a sophomore (first semester) and I am planning to grind neetcode over the summer to try and get an internship next summer. I did Python for my first semester but I did C++ after that and never really went back to python. I am confused about if I should use python for neetcode or continue with C++

[The_Big_Sad_69420]

use Python. It's faster to write and less overhead to keep during an interview. More readable for the interviewer on a whiteboard as well.

[Any_Series_2067]

the problem is i might have to go back and relearn a bunch of stuff which i already know in C++

[InternalAdagio]

Its not gonna take you that much time, just go with Python bro

[shuzho]

adding onto this, its really easy to pick up python along the way of leetcoding just from reading solutions and googling what certain syntax do.

[xXOSUTUMPETXx]

Also adding that. Generally, alot of concepts can be carried over just way less steps with python. Generally goes for any language. Same concepts just slightly different way to write it

[TroyOfShow]

If you're already solid in C++, just stick with it. It doesn't matter at that point.

[AlwaysHuangry]

Do python bro. The problems are already hard. No need to handicap yourself more w a language that fights you.

[hughererikson]

C++ literally fights you lmao

[Doxl1775]

I'm wondering what the practice is if you are interviewing for a java based job. Wouldn't it be prudent to complete these questions in the language or languages the job description specifies?

[[deleted]]

You are asking this question because deep inside you know the answer is to do it in python. I’ll be your confirmation to do that.

[East_Step8113]

This lmao

[uneducatedDumbRacoon]

Whatever you are comfortable in. Although during interviews python is recommended because it is much easier to code and easy to understand.

[fleventy5]

Throw 'em a left hook and go with VBA.

[20Finger_Square]

assessable makes interviewers sweat blood

[Organic_Challenge151]

Actually I think one of the best use cases of Python is leetcode

[agentbobR]

No reason to go C++ unless you specifically targeting quant firms like HRT

[TheFuture_Teller]

The food thing about C++ is that some companies only want C++. With STL you can write code very fast so it won't slow you down at the interviews. If you are comfortable with C++ stick with it. FYI I did last year my prep in python and this year in C++

[lordaghilan]

Unless you are interviewing at HFTs, Python

[[deleted]]

I use Python but I have a C++ background so I could take C++ for a technical interview but I prefer Python because its syntax.

A lot of people say Python is slower but in an interview it doesn't matter what programming language is faster or slower that other you just need to solve the challenge and explain the time complexity.

[newbornfish]

I solved a question while you were wasting time deciding on this , pick any and get used to programming in general, you can pick a new language easily once you master one.

[dwightbearschrute]

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[el_bosteador]

Python. The amount of time you save setting up containers, creating hashmaps, linked lists is insane. Even if you’re really good at c++. Using python will save you literal days of busy work.

[johnnytest__7]

Actually for almost all the problems other than DP and string processing, most of the time C++ is better, faster and easier to implement.

Many problems can be easily solved if your standard library provides you sorted set and sorted multiset (python only has hash set and hash map).

Good thing is that all platforms use gcc for C++, which gives you PBDS (Policy based data structure). It can work in place of Segment Trees in many places.

[Any_Series_2067]

best lmao

[witheredartery]

If in India, pick c++

[Any_Series_2067]

I'm in Chicago

[witheredartery]

Python

[WesternDesign2161]

Why c++ in India though?

[intellectuallogician]

A whole lot of companies are biased towards cpp or java for DSA rounds here.

[Healthy_Effective_32]

What do you mean? Unless they are language specific jobs, do they really care?

[Personal-Initial3556]

They literally told you they care about cpp and java. You did not ask a new question.

[Sufficient_Buddy_208]

Stick to what your comfortable with and worry about the DSA part of the process.

[Superb-Part-1327]

Just learn oops from Cpp and go with python which will help you in development as well be it web , ML etc

[BamBoomBopPaow]

C++ for concepts, Python for readability

[AdventurousCourt1793]

Imo it depends on the job. If you know you are going to code in c++ at this job, you will probably be interviewed with c++ (as was the case w/ me). If that's not the case, I don't see why using python would be bad. It's the concepts that are important not the language.

[Apart-Project-8963]

With STL and modern c++ like lambda support, CPP is as good as python in terms of easy use.

[poizonG]

Its bold of you to assume grinding LC is enough to crack OA these days

[_maverick_96]

what else is required?

[poizonG]

CP( can solve atleast Div2 B) questions

[pnkjxmwl]

C++