How to study and practice for coding-style technical interviews

In the tech industry, there’s nothing more fear inducing than the coding-style technical interview. It’s amazing how fast one’s big tech aspirations can be cut short when faced with a puzzle-like brain teaser that seemingly has no optimal solution. As someone who has been on both sides of the interview process, I hear you. It’s a tough bar to clear.

This is the guide that I wish I had for when I started my journey of technical interview preparation. We’ll go over some important mindset tips and give a rundown of the phases and milestones that you should expect on your study journey.

Things to keep in mind before studying

• Don’t compare yourself to others. You’re probably here right now because you, like many others, felt the imposter syndrome associated with these style of interviews. It’s important to recognize that you are on your own path with your study journey. Don’t be discouraged by feeling like you’re behind in comparison to others.
• Recognize underlying patterns, don’t memorize answers. It’s easy to fall into the trap of memorizing specific questions and hoping that they show up in the interview. Don’t do this. Instead, focus on building up your intuition to understand which data structures and algorithms are suited for which…