Technical Prep
Technical Prep
The 8 Data Structures That Actually Show Up in 2026 Interviews
The 8 data structures that show up in real 2026 coding interviews. Honest complexity table, real frequency data, and what to skip if you're…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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AI Coding Interviews in 2026: What’s Actually Different and How to Prepare
AI is transforming coding interviews. Learn about prompt engineering assessments, AI-augmented challenges, and how to prepare for the future of technical interviews.
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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…
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The Coding Interview Is a Performance, Not a Coding Test
Most candidates fail coding interviews on communication and recovery, not algorithms. Here's the process that actually moves the needle in 2026.
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System Design Cheat Sheet: The Tables I’d Print Before an Interview
The tables to skim before a system-design interview. Latency numbers, database picks per workload, scaling patterns, and the five questions to ask in minute…
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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.
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I Bombed 3 Coding Interviews Before Finding What Actually Works
Failed 3 coding interviews before finding what works. Here's my breakdown of AI tools for LeetCode, HackerRank, and live coding challenges.