What is LeetCode?

Lately, I've been hearing a lot about LeetCode, likely because I've delved deeper into coding recently. Before I started coding, I had no idea what LeetCode was until someone brought it up. LeetCode is a platform designed to enhance your coding skills and prepare you for interviews. But is it truly necessary?

LeetCode, founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Diego, California, offers a vast array of over 2,350 practice questions. Users can participate in contests and challenges to earn rewards, with problems that can take anywhere from a few months to a year to master.

One of the standout features of LeetCode is the variety of programming concepts available. It supports several programming languages, including C++, Python, Ruby, MySQL, and JavaScript. Additionally, the platform has community discussion boards where users can interact with other members of the tech community to gain insights on problem-solving.

The primary advantage of LeetCode is its focus on preparing users for the technical portion of job interviews. The coding interview process is notoriously challenging, but LeetCode offers questions that closely resemble those you might encounter during an interview. By practicing with LeetCode, you can be well-prepared to tackle almost any technical question that comes your way.

If you are a beginner, LeetCode might not be the best investment. There are free alternatives, such as Codility, which offer similar practice problems. Before diving into LeetCode, it’s beneficial to get a better understanding of what it entails through resources like "Cracking the Coding Interview" and GeeksforGeeks.

While LeetCode is excellent for preparing for the technical interview, it's important to remember that this is only one aspect of the hiring process. Your resume and experiences are equally critical, so ensure they are well-prepared as well. I hope this article was insightful, and I look forward to sharing more with you in the next one!