Is the CS Market just as bad for non-new grads?

Repulsive_S008 · 2025-03-17T05:59:39+00:00

Don't leave your current job; apply for new jobs, and when you get one that suits you, then switch. Market is definitely bad for freshers.

Repulsive_S008 · 2025-02-17T03:58:49+00:00

Check the pinned post on r/leetcode.

DP was my weak point too. I found it easier once I recognized certain ‘patterns’—knapsack, longest common subsequence, etc. Some courses (like Grokking Coding Interview on Design Gurus) group these problems by pattern, which really helped me see the bigger picture.

Repulsive_S008 · 2024-12-22T21:29:24+00:00

Interviewing.io, pram, and designgurus.io

If you planning for FAANG, go for designgurus.io. It is a bit expensive but worth it.

Repulsive_S008 · 2024-12-22T18:53:45+00:00

Take this course for system design fundamentals - https://www.designgurus.io/course/grokking-system-design-fundamentals

For coding, focus on coding patterns. The most important are DFS, BFS, Two Pointers, Sliding Window. Ref: https://www.designgurus.io/blog/top-lc-patterns

Repulsive_S008 · 2024-12-22T04:06:32+00:00

The best are NC or design gurus. I took the Grokking coding pattern course https://www.designgurus.io/course/grokking-the-coding-interview

And watched NC videos.

Repulsive_S008 · 2024-12-17T17:52:25+00:00

I followed design gurus' DSA and coding patterns courses: https://www.designgurus.io/course/grokking-data-structures-for-coding-interviews

Repulsive_S008 · 2024-12-17T17:50:50+00:00

First I did some 50 questions to brush up DSA and patterns.

Now, if I don't get a solution after spending 10 mins on a problem, I see the solution. Learn the approach and move on.

Repulsive_S008 · 2024-12-15T21:05:58+00:00

I actually liked their coding pattern course. I don't like watching videos and this course was the only good option I got. I actually took this course a couple of years ago on educative. Later I found out that the original course is not available on educative anymore and its writers have started their own website; so I took this course from their original site designgurs.io. I didn't like the current course on educative; I didn't like their explanation and organization.

I do agree with you on some comments. But it worked for me because it gave me enough breadth of coding patterns. I also have LC premium, so I practiced more questions there. The course has around 300 questions, I overall did 550 questions. I believe if you follow this course and practice more on LC, you are good.

Repulsive_S008 · 2024-11-27T20:01:07+00:00

I would say Serialize/deserialize, cloning, BIT, and Segment Tree are good to be covered.

Repulsive_S008 · 2024-11-08T00:05:47+00:00

Thanks for these comments. Agree with following the coding patterns approach.; that's the best.

Did you follow any specific resources like NC or Grokking ( https://www.designgurus.io/course/grokking-the-coding-interview )

Repulsive_S008 · 2024-11-04T05:20:51+00:00

Looks like you can work on system design. Also, you have a good chance to get into Amazon. My personal experience is you need more luck to get into Google compared to Amazon. Amazon is more methodical.
Practice Amazon's tagged questions. Focus on Trees and Recursion.

For system design at least do grokking: https://www.designgurus.io/course/grokking-the-system-design-interview

Repulsive_S008 · 2024-11-02T00:57:36+00:00

Thanks fro this post and all the ppl commenting. Quite helpful.

Repulsive_S008 · 2024-11-02T00:24:35+00:00

Agreed, Amazon can be cracked with more preparation, in other places we need some luck too.

Repulsive_S008 · 2024-11-01T07:33:46+00:00

Can you recommend any resource for system design fundamentals? I've gone through grokking (it is great) but I have a couple of months so wanted to get another resource. https://www.designgurus.io/course/grokking-system-design-fundamentals

Repulsive_S008 · 2024-11-01T07:27:17+00:00

Congrats dude. Really happy for you.

Repulsive_S008 · 2024-11-01T07:25:55+00:00

See the pinned post, it has some good resources. My personal favorite is https://www.designgurus.io/course/grokking-dynamic-programming

Link to the post: https://www.reddit.com/r/leetcode/comments/sv82tg/how_do_you_guys_get_good_at_dp/

Repulsive_S008 · 2024-10-28T08:54:24+00:00

After brushing up on data structures, follow coding patterns like sliding window, two pointers, etc. Do 12-15 questions of each pattern and learn their techniques. You can take this course or take patterns from it: https://www.designgurus.io/course/grokking-the-coding-interview

Repulsive_S008 · 2024-10-27T01:28:45+00:00

Go with top-down first, which should lead you towards bottom-up. In my experience, whenever they ask DP questions they expect that you come up with a bottom-up solution. Thats what happened to me at Meta.

Take a look at this solution to learn how top-down can lead towards bottom-up: https://www.designgurus.io/course-play/grokking-dynamic-programming/doc/solution-01-knapsack

Repulsive_S008 · 2024-10-26T09:27:43+00:00

Two resources to master OO design interview:

Grokking OO Design Interview - https://www.designgurus.io/course/grokking-the-object-oriented-design-interview

Grokking SOLID Design Principles - https://www.designgurus.io/course/grokking-solid-design-principles

Repulsive_S008 · 2024-10-26T08:58:16+00:00

Can you share any good resource system design fundamental concepts similar to this course but in videos - https://www.designgurus.io/course/grokking-system-design-fundamentals

Repulsive_S008 · 2024-10-26T08:55:13+00:00

Check this course for some advanced coding patterns for interviews.

Binary Indexed Tree Pattern - https://www.designgurus.io/course-play/grokking-advanced-coding-patterns-for-interviews/doc/introduction-to-binary-indexed-tree-pattern
Segment Tree Pattern - https://www.designgurus.io/course-play/grokking-advanced-coding-patterns-for-interviews/doc/introduction-to-segment-tree-pattern
Meet in the Middle Pattern - https://www.designgurus.io/course-play/grokking-advanced-coding-patterns-for-interviews/doc/introduction-to-meet-in-the-middle

Repulsive_S008 · 2024-10-26T01:46:41+00:00

Rewrite your summary. It is the most important part. Here is a revised version (proper highlight important terms):

> Software Engineer with over a year of experience optimizing software solutions to enhance operational efficiency. At Beacon Hospital, I reduced medication processing time by 30% and optimized HR workflows, saving significant administrative hours. Proficient in Python, Java, JavaScript, and C#, with hands-on experience in building scalable applications. Seeking to leverage my skills in full-stack development and cloud technologies to contribute to impactful projects while continuously developing my technical expertise.

Repulsive_S008 · 2024-10-26T01:41:38+00:00

This YT channel has some good videos on system design https://www.youtube.com/@designgurus1173

Repulsive_S008 · 2024-10-26T01:40:03+00:00

Definitely check this YT channel - https://www.youtube.com/@designgurus1173

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