Best of Algorithms — June 2024

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   Substack·2y

   How I Mastered Data Structures and Algorithms

   Mastering Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) is crucial for clearing interviews at top tech companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft. The post provides efficient strategies for learning DSA, including focusing on key topics, learning one topic at a time, using real-world applications, implementing concepts from scratch, and practicing with problems. It also emphasizes the importance of solving problems over theoretical study, recognizing problem-solving patterns, and maintaining consistency and repetition to retain knowledge over time. Regular practice and revisiting challenging problems are key to success.

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   Javarevisited·2y

   15 LeetCode problems to get better at Linked List

   This post provides a list of 15 LeetCode problems to help improve coding skills related to linked lists. It covers a range of topics and provides descriptions, hints, and solution links for each problem. It also offers tips for solving linked list problems and recommends additional coding interview resources.

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   Netguru·2y

   14 Top Software Developer Skills for 2024: The Complete Guide

   Discover the top software developer skills for 2024, including mastering core programming languages, data structures and algorithms, version control systems, IDE proficiency, database management, SDLC knowledge, cloud computing competency, cybersecurity awareness, soft skills, machine learning and AI fundamentals, CI/CD practices, mobile development skills, DevOps practices, and emerging technologies.

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   All-in-one platform to crush coding interviews

   An all-in-one platform helps users prepare for coding interviews with AI tutors, offering 150+ problems with video solutions, personalized feedback, and gamification to track progress. Trusted by over 10,000 engineers, it provides real-time feedback on both coding and soft skills, enhancing user preparation for high-level tech roles.

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   Community Picks·2y

   Solving a Common Interview Question: the Two Sum Algorithm in JavaScript

   The Two Sum Problem is a popular algorithm challenge where the goal is to find indices of two numbers in an array that add up to a target value. Two solutions are discussed: the brute force method, which checks all pairs and has a time complexity of O(n^2), and a more efficient approach using a hash map, which brings the time complexity down to O(n). The hash map method stores indices of elements for quick lookups, making it significantly faster for large arrays.

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   Kirupa·2y

   Radix Sort

   Radix sort is a non-comparative sorting algorithm that uses a different technique for sorting numbers. It sorts numbers based on their digits, starting from the least significant digit to the most significant digit. Radix sort is efficient and runs in linear time.

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   KDnuggets·2y

   Understanding and Implementing Genetic Algorithms in Python

   Genetic algorithms mimic natural selection to solve complex problems and optimize solutions. Essential components include fitness functions, selection methods (like roulette wheel and tournament selection), and genetic operations like crossover and mutation. The post details how to implement these steps in Python, providing code snippets for each stage. Understanding these basics enables efficient problem-solving and optimization.

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