Perfection Obsession

Getting the optimal solution to a data structures and algorithms problem is great, but it isn't always possible. This lesson teaches you:

• Why pursuing the optimal solution upfront when you're very stuck can easily lead to your rejection in a data structures and algorithms interview
• What to do instead when you're unable to get the optimal solution upfront
• How being completely stuck can lead to a vicious cycle that forces you to fail interviews
• A simple way to think about data structures and algorithms problem solving in general