Uploaded September 2019 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
I've created a study plan to help anyone succeed in a programming interview! I've compiled it using my own interviewing experiences at tech companies in Silicon Valley, the experiences of my friends who currently work at Big N tech companies, and multiple advice columns from the cscareerquestions subreddit. It's a 10 step process and should take you anywhere from 2 to 4 months to complete on the side, assuming you are a full-time student or have other work. There are free online tools to aid you in every step of the process, you just have to know what they are and how to use them. Let me show you, enjoy!
Study plan on GitHub:
github.com/llSourcell/Programming_Interview_Study_Plan
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Step 1 - Create a list of roles/companies that excite you
- Use Linkedin Job Search
linkedin.com
- Use Trello to keep track of the job pipeline
trello.com
Step 2 - Learn Python
- Read Automate the Boring Stuff
automatetheboringstuff.com
-Alternatively, you can watch the related playlist
youtube.com/watch?v=1F_OgqRuSdI&list=PL0-84-yl1fUnRuXGFe_F7qSH1LEnn9LkW
Step 3 - Learn Data Structures & Algorithms
- Take this intro course by Udacity
udacity.com/course/data-structures-and-algorithms-in-python--ud513
Step 4 - Design Your Porfolio
- Watch this intro video to GitHub
youtube.com/watch?v=Loav1kbA640
- Create & upload 3 python web apps to your GitHub portfolio (document the installation steps well in the README)
- Design your resume
youtube.com/watch?v=nMK94JlKRb4
- Leverage your Social Media
youtube.com/watch?v=PulyGf6trOk
Step 5 - Practice Data Structures & Algorithms
- Solve 100 Easy, 50 Medium, and 2 Hard Leetcode problems
leetcode.com
How to Solve problems
1. Brute force solution
2. Conceptualize a simpler version fo the problem
3. Use visualization
4. More effciient solution
5. Test solution
6. Explain solution in English
7. Write bulletpoints of solution
8. Write Pseudocode
9. Write Function Defintions
10. Write function implementations
Step 6 - Practice System Design Questions
- Finish all the flashcards
github.com/donnemartin/system-design-primer#master-slave-replication
Step 7 - Practice Mock Interviews
- Practice using interviewing.io
interviewing.io
Step 8 - Start applying for jobs
- Cold apply
- Grab linkedin emails using Getprospect
getprospect.io
Step 9 - Start Interviewing
- Phone Screen, Technical Screen, Onsite interviews, Offer/rejection
- Don't get demoralized by rejections, see this
rejected.us
Step 10 - Select the best offer
- Congrats! Select the one where you'll learn the most
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I've created a study plan to help anyone succeed in a programming interview! I've compiled it using my own interviewing experiences at tech companies in Silicon Valley, the experiences of my friends who currently work at Big N tech companies, and multiple advice columns from the cscareerquestions subreddit. It's a 10 step process and should take you anywhere from 2 to 4 months to complete on the side, assuming you are a full-time student or have other work. There are free online tools to aid you in every step of the process, you just have to know what they are and how to use them. Let me show you, enjoy!
Study plan on GitHub:
github.com/llSourcell/Programming_Interview_Study_Plan
It would mean so much to me if you subscribe to my Youtube channel! bit.ly/2SvhG7v
INSTAGRAM: bit.ly/312pLUb
FACEBOOK: bit.ly/2OqOhx1
TWITTER: bit.ly/2OHYLbB
WEBSITE: bit.ly/2OoVPQF
Step 1 - Create a list of roles/companies that excite you
- Use Linkedin Job Search
linkedin.com
- Use Trello to keep track of the job pipeline
trello.com
Step 2 - Learn Python
- Read Automate the Boring Stuff
automatetheboringstuff.com
-Alternatively, you can watch the related playlist
youtube.com/watch?v=1F_OgqRuSdI&list=PL0-84-yl1fUnRuXGFe_F7qSH1LEnn9LkW
Step 3 - Learn Data Structures & Algorithms
- Take this intro course by Udacity
udacity.com/course/data-structures-and-algorithms-in-python--ud513
Step 4 - Design Your Porfolio
- Watch this intro video to GitHub
youtube.com/watch?v=Loav1kbA640
- Create & upload 3 python web apps to your GitHub portfolio (document the installation steps well in the README)
- Design your resume
youtube.com/watch?v=nMK94JlKRb4
- Leverage your Social Media
youtube.com/watch?v=PulyGf6trOk
Step 5 - Practice Data Structures & Algorithms
- Solve 100 Easy, 50 Medium, and 2 Hard Leetcode problems
leetcode.com
How to Solve problems
1. Brute force solution
2. Conceptualize a simpler version fo the problem
3. Use visualization
4. More effciient solution
5. Test solution
6. Explain solution in English
7. Write bulletpoints of solution
8. Write Pseudocode
9. Write Function Defintions
10. Write function implementations
Step 6 - Practice System Design Questions
- Finish all the flashcards
github.com/donnemartin/system-design-primer#master-slave-replication
Step 7 - Practice Mock Interviews
- Practice using interviewing.io
interviewing.io
Step 8 - Start applying for jobs
- Cold apply
- Grab linkedin emails using Getprospect
getprospect.io
Step 9 - Start Interviewing
- Phone Screen, Technical Screen, Onsite interviews, Offer/rejection
- Don't get demoralized by rejections, see this
rejected.us
Step 10 - Select the best offer
- Congrats! Select the one where you'll learn the most
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Are you a total beginner to machine learning? Watch this:
youtube.com/watch?v=Cr6VqTRO1v0
Join us in the Wizards Slack channel:
wizards.herokuapp.com
Hit the Join button above to sign up to become a member of my channel for access to exclusive live streams!
Join us at the School of AI:
theschool.ai
Signup for my newsletter for exciting updates in the field of AI:
goo.gl/FZzJ5w
And please support me on Patreon:
patreon.com/user?u=3191693 Join my AI community: chatgptschool.io Sign up for my AI Sports betting Bot, WagerGPT! (500 spots available): https://www.wagergpt.xyz
