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🧠 Interview Preparation

"Cracking the Coding Interview"

The interview process for Software Engineering is standardized. You don't need to be a genius; you just need to practice the specific patterns.

🧩 1. Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA)

This is 70% of the interview. * Language: Choose C++ or Java (Python is okay, but C++/Java are preferred for core concepts). * Platform: * LeetCode: The gold standard. * Blind 75: A curated list of the 75 most common interview questions. Solve these first. * Topics: Arrays, Linked Lists, Trees, Graphs, Dynamic Programming.

💻 2. Core CS Subjects (The Theory)

For Freshers, companies ask theoretical questions to check your basics. * DBMS (Database): Normalization, SQL vs NoSQL, Indexing, ACID Properties. * OS (Operating Systems): Processes vs Threads, Deadlocks, Memory Management. * CN (Networks): HTTP vs HTTPS, OSI Model, TCP/IP Handshake. * OOPs: Inheritance, Polymorphism, Encapsulation, Abstraction.

🗣️ 3. Behavioral (HR Round)

  • "Tell me about yourself": Have a 2-minute prepared pitch.
  • "Why do you want to join us?": Research the company.
  • "Describe a challenge you faced": Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).

📅 Study Plan (3 Months)

  • Month 1: Learn a language (C++/Java) + Basic DSA (Arrays/Strings).
  • Month 2: Advanced DSA (Trees/Graphs) + Core Subjects (DBMS/OS).
  • Month 3: LeetCode Grind (Blind 75) + Mock Interviews.