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

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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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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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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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7 min read
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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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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7 min read
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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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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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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Overlapping Subproblems: Spot Them Before You Write DP
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Overlapping Subproblems: Spot Them Before You Write DP

#dynamicprogramming #leetcode #interviewprep #algorithms
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15 Best AI Tools for Coding Interviews in 2026 (Free & Paid)
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15 Best AI Tools for Coding Interviews in 2026 (Free & Paid)

#aitools #codinginterviews #mockinterviews #systemdesign
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6 min read
How Long Does It Take to Prepare for Coding Interviews? (Realistic Timelines)
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How Long Does It Take to Prepare for Coding Interviews? (Realistic Timelines)

#interviewprep #leetcode #studyplan #timeline
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10 min read
Questions to Ask Before Coding in an Interview: The Senior Engineer's Checklist
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Questions to Ask Before Coding in an Interview: The Senior Engineer's Checklist

#interviewstrategy #communication #softskills #requirementsgathering
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Leidos LeetCode: The 'Operational Realism' Interview Guide
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Leidos LeetCode: The 'Operational Realism' Interview Guide

#leidosleetcode #leetcode #interviewprep #defensecontractors
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7 min read
Inside the Interviewer's Mind: Why We Still Ask Blind 75 Questions
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Inside the Interviewer's Mind: Why We Still Ask Blind 75 Questions

#blind75 #interviewing #softskills #careeradvice
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Sliding Window Intuition for Absolute Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide
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Sliding Window Intuition for Absolute Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide

#leetcode #slidingwindow #beginners #interviewprep
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System Design for Beginners: A Practical Practice Path
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System Design for Beginners: A Practical Practice Path

#systemdesign #interviewprep #beginners #learningpath
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Is GeeksforGeeks Worth It? What They Don't Tell You (2026)
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Is GeeksforGeeks Worth It? What They Don't Tell You (2026)

#geeksforgeeks #review #interviewprep #dsa
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10 Best HackerRank Alternatives in 2026 (Free & Paid)
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10 Best HackerRank Alternatives in 2026 (Free & Paid)

#hackerrank #alternatives #leetcode #codewars
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Still Guessing When Filling DP Tables? Use This Checklist
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Still Guessing When Filling DP Tables? Use This Checklist

#dynamicprogramming #tabulation #interviewprep #algorithmpatterns
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BFS or DFS? How to Choose in 30 Seconds During Interviews
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BFS or DFS? How to Choose in 30 Seconds During Interviews

#graphs #bfs #dfs #interviewprep
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Sorting 0s, 1s, 2s: Stop Memorizing the Dutch National Flag Algorithm
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Sorting 0s, 1s, 2s: Stop Memorizing the Dutch National Flag Algorithm

#twopointers #arrays #invariants #interviewprep
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When to Look at LeetCode Solutions Without Hurting Your Learning
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When to Look at LeetCode Solutions Without Hurting Your Learning

#learningstrategy #problemsolving #interviewprep #studytechniques
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Stop Getting TLEs: The 10-Second Complexity Check Every Dev Needs
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Stop Getting TLEs: The 10-Second Complexity Check Every Dev Needs

#timecomplexity #leetcode #interviewprep #algorithms
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Sliding Window Template for Strings: A Visual Walkthrough
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Sliding Window Template for Strings: A Visual Walkthrough

#leetcodeslidingwindow #leetcodetwopointers #stringalgorithms #interviewprep
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Stuck on LeetCode Easy? Diagnose Exactly Why
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Stuck on LeetCode Easy? Diagnose Exactly Why

#beginnerguide #learningstrategy #problemsolving #fundamentals
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Why Reading LeetCode Solutions Doesn't Help Me Solve New Problems (And What Actually Does)
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Why Reading LeetCode Solutions Doesn't Help Me Solve New Problems (And What Actually Does)

#learningstrategy #problemsolving #leetcode #studymethods
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How to Get Better at LeetCode: 10 Tips That Actually Work (2026)
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How to Get Better at LeetCode: 10 Tips That Actually Work (2026)

#leetcode #howto #interviewprep #tips
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How Much Do FAANG Engineers Make? Complete 2026 Salary Guide
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How Much Do FAANG Engineers Make? Complete 2026 Salary Guide

#faang #salary #compensation #google
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Prefix Sum Patterns for LeetCode Beginners
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Prefix Sum Patterns for LeetCode Beginners

#prefixsum #arraypatterns #interviewprep #algorithmintuition
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Educative vs AlgoMonster: I Compared Both for 30 Days (2026)
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Educative vs AlgoMonster: I Compared Both for 30 Days (2026)

#educative #algomonster #comparison #interviewprep
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