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

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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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Should I Do Grind 75 or Blind 75 in 2024? A Complete Comparison Guide
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Should I Do Grind 75 or Blind 75 in 2024? A Complete Comparison Guide

#grind75 #blind75 #interviewprep #studyplanning
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Failing LeetCode Over and Over? Here's How to Stay Motivated
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Failing LeetCode Over and Over? Here's How to Stay Motivated

#beginnerguide #motivation #mentalhealth #learningstrategy
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How to Practice Graph Problems on LeetCode for Beginners: A Structured Roadmap
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How to Practice Graph Problems on LeetCode for Beginners: A Structured Roadmap

#leetcode #graphs #bfs #dfs
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How to Review LeetCode Mistakes After Solving Problems: A System for Real Learning
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How to Review LeetCode Mistakes After Solving Problems: A System for Real Learning

#leetcode #learningstrategy #mistakes #studyhabits
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LeetCode Premium Company Tags: Most People Use Them Wrong
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LeetCode Premium Company Tags: Most People Use Them Wrong

#leetcodepremium #companytags #interviewprep #faang
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Ace Online Assessments Without Burning Out (Using AI)
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Ace Online Assessments Without Burning Out (Using AI)

#onlineassessments #leetcode #aitools #timemanagement
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Ready to Quit LeetCode? Here's How to Push Through
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Ready to Quit LeetCode? Here's How to Push Through

#mentalhealth #motivation #studytips #anxiety
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Should Beginners Buy LeetCode Premium? Probably Not Yet
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Should Beginners Buy LeetCode Premium? Probably Not Yet

#leetcodepremium #beginnerguide #costanalysis #interviewprep
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Fuck LeetCode? Here's Why It Feels Impossible — and How to Stay Sane Anyway
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Fuck LeetCode? Here's Why It Feels Impossible — and How to Stay Sane Anyway

#leetcode #rant #motivation #leetcodeburnout
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Is LeetCode Premium Worth It? A Data-Driven Analysis for 2025
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Is LeetCode Premium Worth It? A Data-Driven Analysis for 2025

#leetcode #premium #review #interviewprep
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How to Choose Between BFS and DFS on LeetCode: A Beginner-Friendly Decision Guide
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How to Choose Between BFS and DFS on LeetCode: A Beginner-Friendly Decision Guide

#leetcode #bfs #dfs #graphs
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Sliding Window vs Two Pointers: When to Use Which
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Sliding Window vs Two Pointers: When to Use Which

#slidingwindow #twopointers #patternrecognition #interviewstrategy
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Why My LeetCode Solution Passes Examples But Fails Hidden Tests
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Why My LeetCode Solution Passes Examples But Fails Hidden Tests

#debugging #edgecases #tle #hiddentests
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System Design for Your Brain: Architecting a Scalable LeetCode Retention Strategy
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System Design for Your Brain: Architecting a Scalable LeetCode Retention Strategy

#systemdesign #learningstrategy #engineeringmindset #interviewprep
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Prefix Sum Technique on LeetCode for Beginners: From Intuition to Patterns
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Prefix Sum Technique on LeetCode for Beginners: From Intuition to Patterns

#leetcode #prefixsum #arrays #algorithmpatterns
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How to Recognize LeetCode Problem Patterns Without Memorizing Every Solution
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How to Recognize LeetCode Problem Patterns Without Memorizing Every Solution

#beginnerguide #learningstrategy #problemsolving #patterns
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Quality Over Quantity: Why Solving 500 LeetCode Problems Won't Get You Hired
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Quality Over Quantity: Why Solving 500 LeetCode Problems Won't Get You Hired

#studystrategy #leetcode #productivity #careeradvice
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What to Do When You Don't Understand a LeetCode Problem
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What to Do When You Don't Understand a LeetCode Problem

#problemsolving #beginnerguide #readingcomprehension #leetcodetips
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What to Do After Finishing Grind 75 Problems: Your Next-Level Interview Prep Plan
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What to Do After Finishing Grind 75 Problems: Your Next-Level Interview Prep Plan

#grind75 #interviewprep #advancedpractice #studyplanning
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Should You Time Yourself While Practicing LeetCode as a Beginner?
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Should You Time Yourself While Practicing LeetCode as a Beginner?

#beginnerguide #learningstrategy #practicemethods #interviewprep
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Why So Many People Say “Fuck LeetCode” — And What to Do About It
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Why So Many People Say “Fuck LeetCode” — And What to Do About It

#leetcode #burnout #aiassistant #interviewprep
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Why People Say “F*** LeetCode”: Difficulty, Fairness, Real-World Value — and a Better Way
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Why People Say “F*** LeetCode”: Difficulty, Fairness, Real-World Value — and a Better Way

#fuckleetcode #leetcode #algorithms #datastructures
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How to Convert a Recursive Solution to Iterative on LeetCode Using a Stack
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How to Convert a Recursive Solution to Iterative on LeetCode Using a Stack

#leetcode #recursion #iteration #stacks
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How to Know When Dynamic Programming Is Needed
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How to Know When Dynamic Programming Is Needed

#dynamicprogramming #patternrecognition #problemsolving #interviewstrategy
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How to Explain LeetCode Solutions in Plain English for Interview Success
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How to Explain LeetCode Solutions in Plain English for Interview Success

#communication #interviewprep #problemsolving #softskills
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How to Explain Your LeetCode Solution Out Loud During Coding Interviews
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How to Explain Your LeetCode Solution Out Loud During Coding Interviews

#interviewprep #communication #softskills #problemsolving
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How to Approach LeetCode Problems When You Have No Idea Where to Start
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How to Approach LeetCode Problems When You Have No Idea Where to Start

#problemsolving #beginnerguide #leetcodestrategy #interviewprep
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Beyond “Fuck LeetCode”: A Practical Map from Burnout to Breakthrough
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Beyond “Fuck LeetCode”: A Practical Map from Burnout to Breakthrough

#leetcode #burnout #aiassistant #interviewprep
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Why My LeetCode Solution Passes Some Test Cases But Fails Others
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Why My LeetCode Solution Passes Some Test Cases But Fails Others

#debugging #edgecases #beginnerguide #testcases
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How to Practice LeetCode Without Memorizing Solutions: Building Real Problem-Solving Skills
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How to Practice LeetCode Without Memorizing Solutions: Building Real Problem-Solving Skills

#learningstrategy #studymethods #leetcode #problemsolving
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