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The document outlines a structured approach to preparing for coding interviews, detailing the typical format of coding tests, essential topics in data structures and algorithms (DSA), and core computer science subjects. It provides a practice plan, test strategy, and recommended tools and cheat sheets to enhance preparation. The author emphasizes the importance of simulating timed tests to improve performance under pressure.

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All About Coding Round Skill Test..

The document outlines a structured approach to preparing for coding interviews, detailing the typical format of coding tests, essential topics in data structures and algorithms (DSA), and core computer science subjects. It provides a practice plan, test strategy, and recommended tools and cheat sheets to enhance preparation. The author emphasizes the importance of simulating timed tests to improve performance under pressure.

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ALL ABOUT CODING ROUND / SKILL TEST


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PHASE 1: Understand the Structure of a Coding
Test

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Most companies (especially product-based like Google, Amazon, Atlassian, etc., and startups)
follow this pattern:

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Typical Coding Test Format:

1. Platform: Hackerrank, Codility, HackerEarth, Mettl, CodeSignal, etc.

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2. Time: 60–120 minutes

3. Questions:
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a. 2 to 4 coding problems (DSA-based)
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b. 0–1 SQL query or DBMS logic question

c. 0–2 MCQs on core CS subjects or CS theory


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4. Difficulty: Mix of easy, medium, and hard

5. Language: You choose the language (Python/C++/Java)


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PHASE 2: What to Prepare (DSA + CS Essentials)


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DSA Topics (Ranked by Priority):


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Priority Topic Subtopics to Master Example Problems

Arrays & Strings Prefix sum, sliding window, 2 pointers Kadane's Algo, Longest Substring

Hashing & Maps Frequency maps, sets Two Sum, Group Anagrams

Recursion &
Subsets, permutations, N-Queens Sudoku Solver, Combination Sum
Backtracking
Linked List Reversal, Cycle Detection, Merge Sort Detect Loop, Reverse K nodes
Stacks & Queues Infix/Postfix, Monotonic Stack Next Greater Element, Stock Span
Trees & Binary Trees DFS, BFS, LCA, Diameter, BST Bottom View, Inorder Iterative
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BFS, DFS, Union Find, Dijkstra,


Graphs Number of Islands, Shortest Path
TopoSort
Dynamic Programming 0/1 Knapsack, LCS, LIS, Matrix DP House Robber, Edit Distance
Word Dictionary, Kth Largest
Tries & Heaps Trie insert/search, Min/Max heaps
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DSA INTERVIEW QNS -


https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R7C6m_UWkp4VxgdO958XdQLBHCrJEvnj/view

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MORE ABOUT DSA CHECK THIS OUT
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RNJxuXqg0KjEeCJnAmcJVk5rs4GKbYv
J/view?usp=drivesdk

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krishnadey30/LeetCode-Questions-CompanyWise: Contains Company Wise Questions sorted
based on Frequency and all time

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Core CS Subjects: N
These are asked as either MCQs or short coding questions.
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To prepare CORE CS subjects : check this out, it has all the things you need
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OsloU1D_zkplEiAv-9-30MxldVsLg2Cd/view?usp=drive_link
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Subject Topics to Prepare Must-Know Concepts


DBMS Normalization, SQL Joins, Transactions ACID, Primary/Foreign Key
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OOPs Inheritance, Polymorphism, Encapsulation Real-life examples


OS Process, Threads, Scheduling FCFS, Round Robin, Mutex
CN OSI vs TCP/IP, Protocols, IP, DNS, HTTP Layers, Ports, IP classes
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PHASE 3: Practice Plan (Smart & Structured)


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Daily Coding Practice Routine:

• 1 easy + 1 medium + 1 hard (if time allows)

• Pick problems from: CHOOSE ONE AND FOLLOW IT TO THE END, MAIN THING IS
DOING NOT FOLLOWING ALL ---YOU HAVE TO DO AT THE END OF DAY

o LeetCode DSA Sheet

o Striver’s DSA Sheet

o Love Babbar 450 Sheet


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Mock Test Platforms:

Practice real timed tests at:

• InterviewBit

• Codeforces

• Leetcode Weekly/Contest

• GFG Practice

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PHASE 4: Test Strategy (How to Attempt)
Time Management:

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• Easy: 10–15 min N
• Medium: 20–30 min
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• Hard: Do last, if time allows

Smart Solving Tips:


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• Read all questions first, start with what you’re most confident in

• If stuck for 10 min, move to next


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• Write brute force first, then optimize


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• Always use edge test cases before submitting


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• Comment your logic briefly if allowed


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BONUS: Tools & Cheat Sheets


Tools:

• Whiteboard for dry runs

• VSCode for offline practice

• Online compilers: replit.com, ideone.com


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Cheat Sheets:

• DSA Templates (by cp-algorithms)

• Python DSA Cheatsheet

• Leetcode Pattern Sheet

Final Round Tip:

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80% of candidates fail because of lack of practice under pressure. Not because they don’t

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know the logic. Simulate 1-hour tests 3x a week on Codeforces/LeetCode

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NOTE: This document is a reflection of my personal journey,
experiences from colleagues, friends, and many online resources
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like Google, YouTube, Reddit, and others, formatted with the help
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of AI to make it user-friendly and easy to read. I hope these
insights help you on your coding journey!

ALL THE BEST


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