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

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Behavioral Interviews Decoded: Why Your Code Works But You Still Failed
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Behavioral Interviews Decoded: Why Your Code Works But You Still Failed

#behavioralinterview #softskills #starmethod #careeradvice
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How to Use Invariants in LeetCode: A Practical Guide for Debugging and Proving Your Code
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How to Use Invariants in LeetCode: A Practical Guide for Debugging and Proving Your Code

#leetcode #loopinvariants #algorithms #debugging
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How to Analyze LeetCode Constraints Before Coding: A Beginner Playbook
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How to Analyze LeetCode Constraints Before Coding: A Beginner Playbook

#leetcode #algorithms #interviewprep #complexityanalysis
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Why Just Saying 'Fuck LeetCode' Won't Get You Hired (And What Will)
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Why Just Saying 'Fuck LeetCode' Won't Get You Hired (And What Will)

#leetcode #rant #careeradvice #interviewstrategy
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Pramp vs Interviewing.io: Which Mock Interview Platform Is Worth It?
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Pramp vs Interviewing.io: Which Mock Interview Platform Is Worth It?

#pramp #interviewingio #comparison #mockinterviews
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Is LeetCode Enough for Coding Interviews in 2025? Here's the Honest Answer
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Is LeetCode Enough for Coding Interviews in 2025? Here's the Honest Answer

#leetcode #interviewprep #systemdesign #behavioral
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8 min read
Your Code Works But Looks Messy: Writing 'Senior' Code in Interviews
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Your Code Works But Looks Messy: Writing 'Senior' Code in Interviews

#leetcode #cleancode #interviewskills #codequality
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Don't Run Your Code Yet: The Single Most Underrated Debugging Skill
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Don't Run Your Code Yet: The Single Most Underrated Debugging Skill

#beginnerguide #debugging #problemsolving #learningstrategy
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Best Free Alternatives to LeetCode Premium (2025): What Actually Works
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Best Free Alternatives to LeetCode Premium (2025): What Actually Works

#resources #interviewprep #studystrategy #freetools
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The 'Hidden' Behavioral Questions That Fail 40% of Candidates (And How to Answer Them)
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The 'Hidden' Behavioral Questions That Fail 40% of Candidates (And How to Answer Them)

#behavioralinterview #softskills #careeradvice #interviewprep
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Why Does Greedy Work for Interval Scheduling? Here's the Proof
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Why Does Greedy Work for Interval Scheduling? Here's the Proof

#greedy #intervals #interviewprep #algorithms
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Backtracking Strings: Draw the Tree, Fix the Bugs
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Backtracking Strings: Draw the Tree, Fix the Bugs

#backtracking #recursion #parentheses #interviewprep
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Is Educative.io Worth It in 2025? A Comprehensive Review
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Is Educative.io Worth It in 2025? A Comprehensive Review

#reviews #resources #interviewprep #learningplatforms
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Sliding Window Maximum: The Monotonic Queue Trick Explained
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Sliding Window Maximum: The Monotonic Queue Trick Explained

#slidingwindow #datastructures #interviewprep #arrays
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Why Your Brain Dumps LeetCode Solutions (And How to Fix It)
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Why Your Brain Dumps LeetCode Solutions (And How to Fix It)

#neuroscience #learningscience #memory #studyhacks
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The 'Blank Screen' Nightmare: How to Debug Your Brain When You Get Stuck
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The 'Blank Screen' Nightmare: How to Debug Your Brain When You Get Stuck

#interviewanxiety #psychology #softskills #careeradvice
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Debugging LeetCode Runtime Errors Step by Step for Beginners
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Debugging LeetCode Runtime Errors Step by Step for Beginners

#leetcode #debugging #interviewprep #beginners
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AlgoExpert vs Educative: Which Platform Is Better for 2025?
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AlgoExpert vs Educative: Which Platform Is Better for 2025?

#algoexpert #educative #comparison #interviewprep
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What Mistakes Should I Avoid When Learning Algorithms for Interviews? 7 Pitfalls That Waste Months
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What Mistakes Should I Avoid When Learning Algorithms for Interviews? 7 Pitfalls That Waste Months

#learningstrategy #commonmistakes #leetcode #interviewprep
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Best AlgoExpert Alternatives in 2025: Free & Paid Options Compared
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Best AlgoExpert Alternatives in 2025: Free & Paid Options Compared

#algoexpert #alternatives #interviewprep #resources
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LeetCode vs HackerRank: Which Is Better for Interview Prep in 2025?
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LeetCode vs HackerRank: Which Is Better for Interview Prep in 2025?

#leetcode #hackerrank #comparison #interviewprep
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12 Best LeetCode Chrome Extensions in 2025 (AI, Timers & More)
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12 Best LeetCode Chrome Extensions in 2025 (AI, Timers & More)

#leetcode #chromeextensions #productivity #aitools
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Stop Cheating with AI: The Senior Engineer's Guide to LeetCode
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Stop Cheating with AI: The Senior Engineer's Guide to LeetCode

#ailearning #leetcode #interviewprep #studytips
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A Weekly LeetCode Study Plan (Supercharged with AI)
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A Weekly LeetCode Study Plan (Supercharged with AI)

#leetcode #studyplan #aitools #interviewprep
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DP Base Cases and Overflow: Silent Bugs in Your First Rows
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DP Base Cases and Overflow: Silent Bugs in Your First Rows

#dynamicprogramming #tabulation #interviewprep #algorithms
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What Should I Practice Before Attempting Dynamic Programming Problems?
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What Should I Practice Before Attempting Dynamic Programming Problems?

#dynamicprogramming #prerequisites #recursion #studyroadmap
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Mock Interviews with AI: A New Approach to LeetCode
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Mock Interviews with AI: A New Approach to LeetCode

#leetcode #mockinterviews #aitools #interviewprep
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Union-Find on Grid Islands: A Picture-First Walkthrough
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Union-Find on Grid Islands: A Picture-First Walkthrough

#unionfind #graphs #grid #interviewprep
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AI for Coding Interviews: The New Prep Standard
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AI for Coding Interviews: The New Prep Standard

#leetcode #aiforcodinginterviews #interviewprep #aitools
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Ready to Move from Easy to Medium LeetCode? Check These Signs
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Ready to Move from Easy to Medium LeetCode? Check These Signs

#learningstrategy #skillprogression #leetcode #selfassessment
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Is Interviewing.io Worth It in 2025? An Honest Review
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Is Interviewing.io Worth It in 2025? An Honest Review

#reviews #mockinterviews #interviewprep #faang
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How to Know When to Use a Hash Map in Coding Interviews: A Pattern Recognition Guide
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How to Know When to Use a Hash Map in Coding Interviews: A Pattern Recognition Guide

#hashmaps #datastructures #patternrecognition #leetcode
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How to Practice LeetCode Without Memorizing Solutions
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How to Practice LeetCode Without Memorizing Solutions

#learningstrategy #patternrecognition #spacedrepetition #deliberatepractice
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Alternatives to LeetCode Wizard: Ethical Tools for Interview Preparation
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Alternatives to LeetCode Wizard: Ethical Tools for Interview Preparation

#interviewprep #alternatives #aitools #resources
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Leetcode Wizard Explained: How It Works, Why It's Controversial, and Safer Alternatives
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Leetcode Wizard Explained: How It Works, Why It's Controversial, and Safer Alternatives

#interviewprep #ethics #aitools #careeradvice
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30-Minute LeetCode Plan: Stay Interview-Ready Without Burnout
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30-Minute LeetCode Plan: Stay Interview-Ready Without Burnout

#leetcode #practiceplan #productivity #interviewprep
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Greedy vs. DP: The 30-Second Test for Coin Change Problems
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Greedy vs. DP: The 30-Second Test for Coin Change Problems

#dynamicprogramming #greedy #coinchange #interviewstrategy
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How to Design Test Cases for LeetCode Problems: A Step-by-Step Edge Case Playbook
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How to Design Test Cases for LeetCode Problems: A Step-by-Step Edge Case Playbook

#leetcode #testing #edgecases #debugging
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Hints for LeetCode Without Spoilers: A Playbook for Real Learning
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Hints for LeetCode Without Spoilers: A Playbook for Real Learning

#leetcode #hints #learningstrategies #aiassistant
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How to Debug LeetCode Solutions When Test Cases Fail: A Systematic Approach
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How to Debug LeetCode Solutions When Test Cases Fail: A Systematic Approach

#debugging #leetcode #problemsolving #testing
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How to Run Mock Coding Interviews by Yourself with LeetCode
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How to Run Mock Coding Interviews by Yourself with LeetCode

#leetcode #mockinterviews #practicestrategy #interviewprep
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Binary Search Overflow: The Bug That Fails Hidden Tests
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Binary Search Overflow: The Bug That Fails Hidden Tests

#binarysearch #algorithms #leetcode #debugging
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Blind 75: Why It Matters and How to Actually Master It
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Blind 75: Why It Matters and How to Actually Master It

#blind75 #leetcode #interviewprep #aiassistant
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Off-By-One Errors on LeetCode: Why They Happen and How to Stop Them
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Off-By-One Errors on LeetCode: Why They Happen and How to Stop Them

#beginnerguide #debugging #commonmistakes #arrays
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Monotonic Stacks: The Pattern That Makes 'Next Greater' Problems Easy
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Monotonic Stacks: The Pattern That Makes 'Next Greater' Problems Easy

#stacks #arrays #interviewprep #monotonicstack
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The Art of Thinking Aloud: The Skill That Passes Interviews
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The Art of Thinking Aloud: The Skill That Passes Interviews

#softskills #interviewing #communication #careeradvice
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How to Explain Your Thought Process During Coding Interviews (Without Sounding Robotic)
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How to Explain Your Thought Process During Coding Interviews (Without Sounding Robotic)

#interviewskills #communication #softskills #interviewprep
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Backtracking Permutations: Can You Trace the Recursion Stack?
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Backtracking Permutations: Can You Trace the Recursion Stack?

#backtracking #recursion #interviewprep #algorithms
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Why Am I Not Making Progress Despite Solving LeetCode Daily? The Plateau Problem
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Why Am I Not Making Progress Despite Solving LeetCode Daily? The Plateau Problem

#learningstrategy #studymethods #practiceefficiency #leetcode
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Python vs. Java vs. C++: The Best Language for Coding Interviews in 2025
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Python vs. Java vs. C++: The Best Language for Coding Interviews in 2025

#python #java #cpp #100daysofcode
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Binary Search on Answer: The Pattern That Unlocks 'Hard' Problems
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Binary Search on Answer: The Pattern That Unlocks 'Hard' Problems

#leetcode #binarysearch #algorithmpatterns #interviewprep
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Grid DP Nightmares: How to Nail Base Cases Every Single Time
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Grid DP Nightmares: How to Nail Base Cases Every Single Time

#dynamicprogramming #grids #interviewprep #basecases
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How Long Does It Take to Complete Grind 75 for Beginners? Realistic Timeline Expectations
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How Long Does It Take to Complete Grind 75 for Beginners? Realistic Timeline Expectations

#grind75 #interviewprep #studyplanning #timemanagement
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Prefix Sums Keep Breaking? This Visual Guide Fixes That
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Prefix Sums Keep Breaking? This Visual Guide Fixes That

#arrays #prefixsums #interviewprep #hashmap
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Stuck for Hours? The 'Productive Struggle' Rule for LeetCode
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Stuck for Hours? The 'Productive Struggle' Rule for LeetCode

#timemanagement #studystrategy #decisionframework #leetcode
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Mind Goes Blank on LeetCode? Here's Your Escape Plan
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Mind Goes Blank on LeetCode? Here's Your Escape Plan

#problemsolving #mentalblock #interviewstrategy #beginnerguide
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How to Explain Your Code While Writing It in an Interview
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How to Explain Your Code While Writing It in an Interview

#interviewtips #softskills #communication #mockinterview
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Blind 75 LeetCode Guide: The Best Way to Crush Coding Interviews? (2025 Update)
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Blind 75 LeetCode Guide: The Best Way to Crush Coding Interviews? (2025 Update)

#leetcode #guide #blind75 #interviewprep
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Is NeetCode Enough? The Honest Guide to Cracking FAANG Interviews (2025)
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Is NeetCode Enough? The Honest Guide to Cracking FAANG Interviews (2025)

#neetcode #review #blind75 #interviewprep
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Stop Guessing: How Constraints Reveal the Perfect Algorithm
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Stop Guessing: How Constraints Reveal the Perfect Algorithm

#problemsolvingstrategy #constraintsanalysis #timecomplexity #algorithmselection
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