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Smashing the Coding Interview is a modern approach to preparing for software engineering interviews, emphasizing a structured study of data structures, algorithms, and time and space complexity. The method is designed for job applicants targeting positions at major tech companies and is inspired by techniques found in widely used study platforms.

Overview

The approach focuses on mastering essential computer science fundamentals, including:

**Data Structures:**

 * Arrays and Hash Tables
 * Linked Lists
 * Stacks and Queues
 * Trees and Tries
 * Graphs and Heaps

**Algorithms:**

 * Sorting and Searching
 * Recursion and Backtracking
 * Dynamic Programming
 * Greedy Strategies
 * Divide and Conquer

**Time and Space Complexity:**

 * Understanding Big-O notation
 * Optimization techniques for performance

Preparation Patterns

Candidates are encouraged to practice across problem categories, including:

Sliding Window
Binary Search
Depth-First and Breadth-First Search
Topological Sorting
Bit Manipulation
Matrix and Graph Traversal

Common Platforms Used

Related Pages

References

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References

^ McDowell, Gayle Laakmann (2015). Cracking the Coding Interview. CareerCup.
^ "Introduction to Algorithms – MIT OpenCourseWare".
^ "LeetCode – Online Judge".

[1] McDowell, Gayle Laakmann (2015). Cracking the Coding Interview. CareerCup.

[2] "Introduction to Algorithms – MIT OpenCourseWare".

[3] "LeetCode – Online Judge".

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