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Hari Priya Vemula

Covers interview preparation and the candidate experience, from the first screen through to the final round.

37 articles

Technical Prep The 15 LeetCode Patterns Every FAANG Candidate Should Know Master the 15 essential LeetCode patterns that appear in 90% of coding interviews. Sliding window, two pointers, BFS/DFS, dynamic programming, and more with examples. January 4, 2026
Technical Prep NeetCode 150 vs Blind 75: I Did Both. Here’s What I Learned. NeetCode 150 vs Blind 75: which LeetCode list should you study for coding interviews? Complete comparison with time estimates and recommendations. January 4, 2026
Technical Prep How to Walk Through a System-Design Round Without Freezing What to say in each phase of a 45-minute system design round. Real FAANG-style questions, the framework that doesn't freeze on you, and the failure modes… January 1, 2026
Interview Questions The 25 Behavioural Questions Tech Panels Actually Ask in 2026 The 25 behavioural questions tech panels actually ask in 2026. STAR framework, real failure modes from mock rounds, and how to prep specific stories rather than… January 1, 2026
Technical Prep The Blind 75 in 2026: When the List Helps, and When It Holds You Back A practical Blind 75 LeetCode guide: what the list covers, where it falls short in 2026, and who should use Grind 75 instead. Study order, patterns,… January 1, 2026
Technical Prep System Design in 2026: Why the Questions Changed The system design round has changed in 2026. RAG architectures, vector databases, agent infrastructure, and the new questions FAANG panels are asking senior engineers. January 1, 2026
Interview Questions “Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years?”: Without Sounding Like a Flight Risk The 5-year answer for engineering roles that doesn't promise too much or too little. What the question is really asking, the structure that works, and worked… January 1, 2026