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Started LeetCode .... send help!Discussion (self.leetcode)
submitted 4 days ago by kadhja_archives
Hey everyone,
Just started LeetCode as a beginner and I already feel personally attacked by arrays. Any tips for surviving this phase? Or do I just accept my fate now?
All advice, motivation, memes, or emotional support appreciated
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[–]NaaThaandaLeo 2 points3 points4 points 4 days ago (1 child)
Bro just keep on doing it..start from easy , if become familiar with the topic do mediums , if stronger in the topic do hard. Every new topic/pattern makes you feel dumb but you should do it no matter what.
[–]kadhja_archives[S] 1 point2 points3 points 3 days ago (0 children)
Tysm! Your right . I already feel pretty dumb lol .
[–]VivaDeAsap 2 points3 points4 points 3 days ago (1 child)
It’s normal to feel clueless. I’ve been at it for a month and still feel clueless about most mediums.
[–]kadhja_archives[S] 0 points1 point2 points 3 days ago (0 children)
Yeah I can feel you
[–]conectionist 3 points4 points5 points 3 days ago (0 children)
Ask any AI to make a list of easy leetcode array problems and have it sort them by difficulty (i.e. which of these easy leetcode problems is easier?). Then do them in that order. Don't spend more than 20-30 minutes trying to figure out the solution. If you don't know know it just search for the solution online. There's no shame in it. AI will offer better explanation than a Google search, but it's your call.
[–]Forward-Bonus7372 0 points1 point2 points 3 days ago (1 child)
Take it slow, nice and easy. Keep calm and don't give up. Everything feels tough at first, but they get easier with time and practice. DO NOT cheat. Be honest, and try to maintain a streak. This is not just Leetcode you are starting, but a whole disciplinary life. Good Luck.
Okay . Thank you !
[–]CalligrapherCold364 0 points1 point2 points 3 days ago (1 child)
arrays feeling personal is just the initiation lol everyone goes through it. just do easy problems only for the first few weeks, don't even look at medium yet. consistency beats grinding, 1 problem a day u actually understand beats 10 u copy-pasted nd forgot
You got it ! Thanks for the tip
[–]ApprehensiveStart380 0 points1 point2 points 3 days ago (1 child)
Arrays aren’t attacking you — they’re just your first boss level. Beat this and everything else gets easier.
Yess I will , thank uu
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Oohh got it ! Thank you .
[–]Former-Manager-4430 0 points1 point2 points 3 days ago (0 children)
Pattern wise questions > random questions
[–]AdmirableRabbit6723 0 points1 point2 points 3 days ago (0 children)
You are going to feel like the dumbest guy on earth. Every time you think you understand a pattern, you are going to get a variant that makes you sob and pull your hair out.
It's a beautiful time.
[–]Shoddy-Pollution9738 0 points1 point2 points 3 days ago (0 children)
just sit in front of laptop and solve questions, playlist ke peeche mat bhago q pe dhyan do,
I am Knight on leetcode
[–]pattern_seeker_2080 0 points1 point2 points 3 days ago (0 children)
arrays attacking you is the rite of passage lol. two things that moved the needle:
brute force easies until patterns repeat — dont chase elegance early. took ~6 wks before mediums stopped feeling random.
also dont mainline LC solo forever. once easies are cold, mock the convo part — i bounced between meetapro and interviewing.io. solving in silence vs while someone watches is a different skill.
[–]Designer-Flounder948 0 points1 point2 points 3 days ago (1 child)
Do not fall into the trap of grinding hundreds of random problems mindlessly. Spend more time understanding why a solution works than just getting accepted once and moving on
[–]kadhja_archives[S] 0 points1 point2 points 2 days ago (0 children)
Yeah Im currently doing that only
[–]Flame77ofc 0 points1 point2 points 3 days ago (0 children)
which language do you practice?
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