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Alex ChiouTech Lead @ Robinhood, Meta, Course Hero

Clarify The Problem

Don't just start coding when you get a data structures and algorithms problem in an interview. This lesson teaches you:

  • The first thing you should do when getting a data structures and algorithm problem, which is critical for setting you up for success
  • Why dealing with ambiguity is so important as an engineer
  • The overall question categories you should pull from when clarifying a problem
  • How exactly to clarify a data structures and algorithms problem, shown with an in-depth example