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Cracking The Coding Interview: 150 Programming Questions And Solutions
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Now In The 5Th Edition, Cracking The Coding Interview Gives You The Interview Preparation You Need To Get The Top Software Developer Jobs. This Is A Deeply Technical Book And Focuses On The Software Engineering Skills To Ace Your Interview. The Book Is Over 500 Pages And Includes 150 Programming Interview Questions And Answers, As Well As Other Advice.The Full List Of Topics Are As Follows:The Interview Processthis Section Offers An Overview On Questions Are Selected And How You Will Be Evaluated. What Happens When You Get A Question Wrong? When Should You Start Preparing, And How? What Language Should You Use? All These Questions And More Are Answered.Behind The Sceneslearn What Happens Behind The Scenes During Your Interview, How Decisions Really Get Made, Who You Interview With, And What They Ask You. Companies Covered Include Google, Amazon, Yahoo, Microsoft, Apple And Facebook.Special Situationsthis Section Explains The Process For Experience Candidates, Program Managers, Dev Managers, Testers / Sdets, And More. Learn What Your Interviewers Are Looking For And How Much Code You Need To Know.Before The Interviewin Order To Ace The Interview, You First Need To Get An Interview. This Section Describes What A Software Engineer'S Resume Should Look Like And What You Should Be Doing Well Before Your Interview.Behavioral Preparationalthough Most Of A Software Engineering Interview Will Be Technical, Behavioral Questions Matter Too. This Section Covers How To Prepare For Behavioral Questions And How To Give Strong, Structured Responses.Technical Questions (+ 5 Algorithm Approaches)This Section Covers How To Prepare For Technical Questions (Without Wasting Your Time) And Teaches Actionable Ways To Solve The Trickiest Algorithm Problems. It Also Teaches You What Exactly Good Coding Is When It Comes To An Interview.150 Programming Questions And Answersthis Section Forms The Bulk Of The Book. Each Section Opens With A Discussion Of The Core Knowledge And Strategies To Tackle This Type Of Question, Diving Into Exactly How You Break Down And Solve It. Topics Covered Include Arrays And Strings Linked Lists Stacks And Queues Trees And Graphs Bit Manipulation Brain Teasers Mathematics And Probability Objectoriented Design Recursion And Dynamic Programming Sorting And Searching Scalability And Memory Limits Testing C And C++ Java Databases Threads And Locks For The Widest Degree Of Readability, The Solutions Are Almost Entirely Written With Java (With The Exception Of C / C++ Questions). A Link Is Provided With The Book So That You Can Download, Compile, And Play With The Solutions Yourself.Changes From The Fourth Edition: The Fifth Edition Includes Over 200 Pages Of New Content, Bringing The Book From 300 Pages To Over 500 Pages. Major Revisions Were Done To Almost Every Solution, Including A Number Of Alternate Solutions Added. The Introductory Chapters Were Massively Expanded, As Were The Opening Of Each Of The Chapters Under Technical Questions. In Addition, 24 New Questions Were Added.Cracking The Coding Interview, Fifth Edition Is The Most Expansive, Detailed Guide On How To Ace Your Software Development / Programming Interviews.
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- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book has five hundred pages. It offers an extensive range of programming questions and solutions for interview preparation.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type is paperback. This makes it lightweight and easy to carry for on-the-go study.
- Q: What are the dimensions of this book? A: The dimensions are six inches in length, one point twenty-six inches in width, and eight point seventy-five inches in height. This size is convenient for reading and portability.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Gayle Laakmann McDowell. She is well-known for her expertise in tech interviews and software engineering.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: The book covers a variety of topics including algorithms, data structures, and behavioral interview questions. It also features over one hundred fifty programming questions.
- Q: How should I prepare for interviews using this book? A: You should read through the sections on the interview process and practice the programming questions provided. Focus on understanding the core concepts and solutions.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in programming? A: Yes, this book is suitable for beginners. It includes explanations of concepts and strategies for tackling interview questions.
- Q: Can I use this book for behavioral interview preparation? A: Yes, this book includes a section dedicated to behavioral preparation. It provides guidance on structuring responses to common behavioral questions.
- Q: How can I keep this book in good condition? A: To keep the book in good condition, store it in a dry place away from direct sunlight. Avoid bending the spine excessively.
- Q: Is there a warranty or return policy for this book? A: Yes, there is a return policy. If the book arrives damaged or is not as described, you can return it for a refund.
- Q: What should I do if I receive a damaged copy of this book? A: If you receive a damaged copy, contact customer support for assistance with returning the item and getting a replacement.
- Q: Can I find solutions to the questions online? A: Yes, a link is provided in the book where you can download solutions to the programming questions. This allows for interactive learning.
- Q: Is this book updated from previous editions? A: Yes, the fifth edition includes over two hundred pages of new content and major revisions to previous solutions.
- Q: What programming languages does this book focus on? A: The book primarily focuses on Java for its solutions, with some exceptions for C and C++ questions.
- Q: Are there practical coding examples in this book? A: Yes, each programming question includes practical coding examples and strategies for problem-solving.