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Builder of LeetCopilot, an AI-powered assistant for LeetCode learning & coding Interview prep

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LeetCode Burnout While Working Full Time: The Sustainable Survival Guide
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LeetCode Burnout While Working Full Time: The Sustainable Survival Guide

#leetcode #burnout #workingprofessionals #timemanagement
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8 InterviewBit Alternatives That Actually Work Better (2026)
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8 InterviewBit Alternatives That Actually Work Better (2026)

#interviewbit #alternatives #leetcode #neetcode
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4 min read
Coding Interview Anxiety: Why Your Brain Freezes and How to Unfreeze It
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Coding Interview Anxiety: Why Your Brain Freezes and How to Unfreeze It

#mentalhealth #interviewprep #anxiety #psychology
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4 min read
Best Interviewing.io Alternatives in 2026: Free & Paid Options
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Best Interviewing.io Alternatives in 2026: Free & Paid Options

#mockinterviews #alternatives #interviewprep #freeresources
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8 min read
Backtracking Feels Like Magic? Not With This Visual Tracing Method
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Backtracking Feels Like Magic? Not With This Visual Tracing Method

#recursion #backtracking #interviewprep #debugging
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7 min read
What Order Should I Learn Data Structures and Algorithms? (The Complete Roadmap)
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What Order Should I Learn Data Structures and Algorithms? (The Complete Roadmap)

#datastructures #algorithms #learningpath #dsa
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8 min read
Senior Engineer Interview Preparation Guide (L5+ / Staff)
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Senior Engineer Interview Preparation Guide (L5+ / Staff)

#seniorengineer #staffengineer #systemdesign #interviewprep
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10 min read
How to Choose the Right Coding Interview Prep Tool (2026 Guide)
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How to Choose the Right Coding Interview Prep Tool (2026 Guide)

#interviewprep #strategy #decisionguide #leetcode
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17 min read
Greedy Algorithm Counterexamples for Coding Interviews
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Greedy Algorithm Counterexamples for Coding Interviews

#greedyalgorithms #interviewprep #algorithmintuition #prooftechniques
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3 min read
Two Pointers: When Should They Cross, Stay, or Skip?
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Two Pointers: When Should They Cross, Stay, or Skip?

#twopointers #arrays #interviewprep #sortedarrays
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4 min read
LeetCode AI Assistant: Smarter Interview Prep
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LeetCode AI Assistant: Smarter Interview Prep

#leetcodeaiassistant #leetcode #interviewprep #aitools
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6 min read
How to Start LeetCode as a Complete Beginner (Step-by-Step Guide)
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How to Start LeetCode as a Complete Beginner (Step-by-Step Guide)

#leetcode #beginners #howto #interviewprep
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Best AI Tools for LeetCode in 2026: Full Comparison (Tested)
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Best AI Tools for LeetCode in 2026: Full Comparison (Tested)

#aitools #leetcode #chromeextensions #chatgpt
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7 min read
Microsoft Coding Interview: Complete 2026 Guide (Process, Questions, Tips)
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Microsoft Coding Interview: Complete 2026 Guide (Process, Questions, Tips)

#microsoft #interviewprep #codinginterview #faang
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4 min read
Prefix Sum Off-By-One Errors: The Traps That Derail Your Count
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Prefix Sum Off-By-One Errors: The Traps That Derail Your Count

#prefixsum #arrays #interviewprep #algorithms
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4 min read
How AI Chat Inside LeetCode Transformed My Practice
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How AI Chat Inside LeetCode Transformed My Practice

#leetcode #aichat #smartcontext #agenticai
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3 min read
Tortoise and Hare Intuition: Explain Cycle Detection Like a Pro
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Tortoise and Hare Intuition: Explain Cycle Detection Like a Pro

#linkedlists #twopointers #interviewprep #debugging
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4 min read
How Do I Stop Second-Guessing My Approach During Coding Interviews? A Confidence-Building Framework
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How Do I Stop Second-Guessing My Approach During Coding Interviews? A Confidence-Building Framework

#interviewconfidence #mentalstrategies #decisionmaking #interviewprep
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10 min read
Fix LeetCode Runtime Errors Fast with AI Execution Traces
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Fix LeetCode Runtime Errors Fast with AI Execution Traces

#leetcode #aidebugging #executiontraces #runtimeerrors
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3 min read
Is Interview Kickstart Worth It in 2026? An Honest Deep Dive
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Is Interview Kickstart Worth It in 2026? An Honest Deep Dive

#reviews #bootcamps #interviewprep #career
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8 min read
Grind 75 vs Blind 75 vs NeetCode 150: Which List Should You Use?
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Grind 75 vs Blind 75 vs NeetCode 150: Which List Should You Use?

#grind75 #blind75 #neetcode150 #leetcode
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5 min read
Best Interview Kickstart Alternatives in 2026: From Free to Premium
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Best Interview Kickstart Alternatives in 2026: From Free to Premium

#alternatives #bootcamps #interviewprep #career
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15 min read
7 NeetCode Alternatives That Are Just as Good (or Better) in 2026
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7 NeetCode Alternatives That Are Just as Good (or Better) in 2026

#neetcode #alternatives #leetcode #algomonster
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4 min read
Palindrome Two-Pointer Check: Stop Tripping on Indices
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Palindrome Two-Pointer Check: Stop Tripping on Indices

#twopointers #strings #palindromes #interviewprep
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3 min read
Behavioral Interview Preparation: The Complete Guide (2026)
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Behavioral Interview Preparation: The Complete Guide (2026)

#behavioralinterviews #starmethod #interviewprep #amazon
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11 min read
What to Do When Completely Stuck During a Coding Interview: A Survival Guide
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What to Do When Completely Stuck During a Coding Interview: A Survival Guide

#interviewstrategy #communicationskills #problemsolving #codinginterviews
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9 min read
Is HackerRank Worth It? 4 Reasons It May Waste Your Time (2026)
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Is HackerRank Worth It? 4 Reasons It May Waste Your Time (2026)

#hackerrank #review #interviewprep #codingpractice
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4 min read
Is AlgoExpert Worth It in 2026? An Honest Senior Engineer's Review
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Is AlgoExpert Worth It in 2026? An Honest Senior Engineer's Review

#reviews #resources #paidvsfree #interviewprep
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10 min read
LeetCode vs Educative: Which Is Better for Interview Prep in 2026?
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LeetCode vs Educative: Which Is Better for Interview Prep in 2026?

#leetcode #educative #comparison #interviewprep
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5 min read
Best Mock Interview Platforms in 2026: Free and Paid Options Compared
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Best Mock Interview Platforms in 2026: Free and Paid Options Compared

#mockinterviews #interviewprep #pramp #interviewingio
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10 min read
BFS vs DFS for Binary Trees: A Decision Guide
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BFS vs DFS for Binary Trees: A Decision Guide

#trees #bfs #dfs #interviewprep
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4 min read
Make Backtracking 10x Faster: The Art of 'Aggressive Pruning'
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Make Backtracking 10x Faster: The Art of 'Aggressive Pruning'

#backtracking #recursion #arrays #interviewprep
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4 min read
LeetCode Dynamic Programming for Beginners: A Complete Step-by-Step Tutorial
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LeetCode Dynamic Programming for Beginners: A Complete Step-by-Step Tutorial

#dynamicprogramming #leetcode #algorithms #interviewprep
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Dynamic Programming: 7 Patterns That Solve 90% of DP Problems
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Dynamic Programming: 7 Patterns That Solve 90% of DP Problems

#dynamicprogramming #leetcode #patterns #interviewprep
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5 min read
Why You Forget LeetCode Solutions the Next Day (And How to Fix It)
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Why You Forget LeetCode Solutions the Next Day (And How to Fix It)

#learningstrategy #memoryretention #spacedrepetition #activerecall
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8 min read
Stop Wasting Time: The 'AI-Augmented' LeetCode Workflow
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Stop Wasting Time: The 'AI-Augmented' LeetCode Workflow

#leetcode #aitools #interviewprep #productivity
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2 min read
LeetCode vs NeetCode: Which Platform Should You Use in 2026?
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LeetCode vs NeetCode: Which Platform Should You Use in 2026?

#leetcode #neetcode #comparison #interviewprep
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Two Pointers Intuition for LeetCode Beginners: A Step-by-Step Visual Guide
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Two Pointers Intuition for LeetCode Beginners: A Step-by-Step Visual Guide

#leetcode #twopointers #algorithmpatterns #arrays
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6 min read
Stop Grinding Blind 75: The 'Pattern-First' Shortcut to Mastery
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Stop Grinding Blind 75: The 'Pattern-First' Shortcut to Mastery

#blind75 #studytips #algorithms #patternrecognition
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4 min read
Test Case 23/47 Failed? The 'Hidden Input' Debugging Protocol
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Test Case 23/47 Failed? The 'Hidden Input' Debugging Protocol

#debugging #leetcode #problemsolving #testing
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9 min read
NeetCode vs AlgoMonster: Which Is Better for Coding Interviews?
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NeetCode vs AlgoMonster: Which Is Better for Coding Interviews?

#neetcode #algomonster #leetcode #comparison
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6 min read
Best NeetCode Pro Alternatives in 2026: Free & Paid Options Compared
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Best NeetCode Pro Alternatives in 2026: Free & Paid Options Compared

#neetcode #alternatives #interviewprep #resources
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How to Instantly Recognize Which LeetCode Pattern to Use (5-Step Framework)
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How to Instantly Recognize Which LeetCode Pattern to Use (5-Step Framework)

#patternrecognition #problemsolving #beginnerguide #interviewprep
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8 min read
How to Debug When My LeetCode Solution Fails on Hidden Test Cases
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How to Debug When My LeetCode Solution Fails on Hidden Test Cases

#debugging #edgecases #leetcode #testingstrategies
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10 min read
How to Know Which Algorithm to Use on LeetCode (Pattern Decision Tree + Cheat Sheet)
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How to Know Which Algorithm to Use on LeetCode (Pattern Decision Tree + Cheat Sheet)

#leetcode #algorithms #interviewprep #problemsolving
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Memoization to Bottom-Up DP: The Conversion That Impresses Interviewers
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Memoization to Bottom-Up DP: The Conversion That Impresses Interviewers

#dynamicprogramming #memoization #tabulation #grids
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4 min read
Stop Guessing: The 'Expand-Contract' Framework for Sliding Window
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Stop Guessing: The 'Expand-Contract' Framework for Sliding Window

#twopointers #slidingwindow #interviewprep #algorithms
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4 min read
Interview Coder: Controversy, Detection Risks, and Ethical Alternatives
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Interview Coder: Controversy, Detection Risks, and Ethical Alternatives

#interviewprep #ethics #aitools #careeradvice
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7 min read
Why Do I Keep Forgetting LeetCode Solutions After Solving Them? (And How to Fix It)
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Why Do I Keep Forgetting LeetCode Solutions After Solving Them? (And How to Fix It)

#learningstrategy #memory #leetcode #interviewprep
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9 min read
Union-Find Path Compression: A Visual Dry Run
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Union-Find Path Compression: A Visual Dry Run

#graphs #disjointsetunion #interviewprep #datastructures
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4 min read
Mastering Sliding Window: The 'Expand-Contract' Guide for Beginners
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Mastering Sliding Window: The 'Expand-Contract' Guide for Beginners

#slidingwindow #leetcode #algorithms #interviewprep
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Why You Keep Getting 'Index Out of Bounds' (And How to Stop It Forever)
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Why You Keep Getting 'Index Out of Bounds' (And How to Stop It Forever)

#debugging #arrays #interviewprep #commonmistakes
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Google Coding Interview: The Complete 2026 Guide (From an Ex-Googler)
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Google Coding Interview: The Complete 2026 Guide (From an Ex-Googler)

#google #interviewprep #codinginterview #faang
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4 min read
How to Debug LeetCode Solutions Effectively: Common Mistakes and Systematic Approaches
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How to Debug LeetCode Solutions Effectively: Common Mistakes and Systematic Approaches

#debugging #leetcode #interviewprep #problemsolving
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11 min read
7 AlgoMonster Alternatives: Don't Overpay for Coding Prep (2026)
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7 AlgoMonster Alternatives: Don't Overpay for Coding Prep (2026)

#algomonster #alternatives #neetcode #leetcode
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6 min read
Learn DSA with AI: A Field Guide for Real Progress
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Learn DSA with AI: A Field Guide for Real Progress

#datastructures #algorithms #aiassistant #learningstrategies
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7 min read
Level Order BFS: How to Keep Depth Boundaries from Blurring
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Level Order BFS: How to Keep Depth Boundaries from Blurring

#bfs #binarytrees #traversal #interviewprep
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4 min read
When LeetCode Burnout Hits: A Brutally Honest Guide to Getting Unstuck
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When LeetCode Burnout Hits: A Brutally Honest Guide to Getting Unstuck

#leetcode #burnout #rant #mentalhealth
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7 min read
LRU Cache (LeetCode 146): The Complete Guide to Solving It
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LRU Cache (LeetCode 146): The Complete Guide to Solving It

#leetcode #lrucache #datastructures #hashmap
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6 min read
Best Programming Language for Coding Interviews in 2026 (Python vs Java vs C++)
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Best Programming Language for Coding Interviews in 2026 (Python vs Java vs C++)

#programminglanguages #python #java #c
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