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The ultimate guide to coding interviews in C++, Grokking the Coding Interview Patterns in C++ teaches proven strategies developed by FAANG engineers to get interview-ready in just a few hours.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
  • Analyze and apply coding interview patterns to solve common algorithmic problems effectively.
  • Implement dynamic programming techniques to optimize solutions for complex problems.
  • Utilize hash maps to enhance data retrieval and frequency analysis in coding challenges.
  • Employ depth-first and breadth-first search strategies to traverse and manipulate tree structures.
  • Design and implement custom data structures to solve specific coding interview problems.
KEY OUTCOMES
Ace Coding Interviews

Demonstrate proficiency in solving algorithmic problems using established coding patterns, enhancing your interview performance.

Optimize Problem Solutions

Apply dynamic programming techniques to efficiently tackle complex coding challenges, showcasing your analytical skills.

Leverage Hash Maps Effectively

Utilize hash maps for efficient data management and retrieval, enabling you to solve frequency-based problems with confidence.

Master Tree Traversal Techniques

Implement depth-first and breadth-first search methods to navigate and manipulate binary trees, preparing you for related interview questions.

Design Custom Data Structures

Create and implement tailored data structures to address specific coding challenges, demonstrating your problem-solving capabilities.

Why choose this course?

Learn 28 Non-negotiable Coding Patterns

Begin your journey with core coding patterns like Two Pointers, Binary Search, and Linked List manipulation. Each problem is a paired challenge and solution: first implement your own approach, then study a step-by-step optimal solution.

Master Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures

Level up with complex topics such as Dynamic Programming, Graphs, Tries, and Union Find. These advanced patterns often appear in the toughest interviews and will prepare you to approach difficult questions with confidence and clarity.

Mock Interviews for Every Coding Pattern

At the end of each chapter, take an AI-driven mock interview. Practice under real conditions and strengthen your ability to explain solutions clearly.

Put Your Skills to the Test

Wrap up your preparation in the Challenge Yourself section, where problems are presented without pattern labels. This sharpens your ability to recognize the right approach on your own, just like in a real interview.

Learning Roadmap

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Sliding Window

Break down the sliding window technique to solve computational problems with optimized efficiency.

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Intervals

Solve problems in merging intervals, inserting and finding intersections of intervals, scheduler tasks, and determining employee free time.

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In-Place Manipulation of a Linked List

Tackle in-place linked list manipulations for efficient and memory-optimized operations.

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Two Heaps

Master the steps to optimize dynamic data processing and decision-making using heaps.

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K-way Merge

Learn how to use k-way merge for efficient data merging and finding k-th small elements.

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Top K Elements

Walk through the top k elements pattern and learn efficient selection using heaps.

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Modified Binary Search

Break apart modified binary search adaptations and solutions for diverse search problems.

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Subsets

Grasp the fundamentals of generating subsets, permutations, and combinations.

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Greedy Techniques

Dig into optimization problems with greedy algorithms through practical scenarios and solutions.

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Backtracking

Explore backtracking algorithm for solving complex problems like N-Queens, word search, binary tree paths, and Sudoku.

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Dynamic Programming

Build on dynamic programming concepts to efficiently solve complex optimization problems.

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Cyclic Sort

Step through cyclic sort concepts to efficiently handle various missing and corrupt number scenarios.

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Topological Sort

Unpack the core of topological sort, focusing on ordering dependencies and resolving compilation sequences efficiently.

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Sort and Search

Solve problems by organizing data through sorting and applying binary search, two-pointer, and sliding window for efficient solutions.

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Matrices

Go hands-on with matrix operations, transformations, and efficient traversal techniques in coding.

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Stacks

Apply your skills to use stacks for various tasks, including calculators, string manipulation, and queuing.

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Graphs

Deepen your knowledge of graph theory, algorithms, practical solutions, and real-world applications.

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Tree Depth-First Search

Follow the process of exploring tree structures and implementing various binary tree problems.

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Tree Breadth-First Search

Piece together the parts of the Tree BFS traversal, focusing on various traversal methods.

22.

Trie

Step through efficient trie implementations to optimize search suggestions, word replacements, and common prefix finding.

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Hash Maps

Discover the logic behind implementing efficient hash maps and their applications in problem-solving.

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Knowing What to Track

Master the steps to efficiently track data, solve permutations, anagrams, and game design problems.

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Union Find

Enhance your skills in Union-Find to address diverse graph and connectivity problems.

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Custom Data Structures

Dig into creating and implementing custom data structures for solving specialized problems efficiently.

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Bitwise Manipulation

Explore bitwise operations for problem-solving and algorithm optimization.

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Math and Geometry

Explore math and geometry for problem-solving.

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Challenge Yourself

Test your understanding of various coding challenges focusing on algorithm efficiency.

Course Author:

Developed by MAANG Engineers
ABOUT THIS COURSE
For years, coding interviews at companies like Google, Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft have followed consistent patterns, yet most candidates still prepare in ways that don’t reflect how these interviews actually work. Solving hundreds of problems can build familiarity, but it rarely builds the ability to recognize patterns or approach new questions with confidence. What these interviews really test is your ability to break down unfamiliar problems and apply the right strategy under pressure. This course was built around a simple observation: strong candidates rely on structure instead of memorization. After working closely with how developers learn and where they struggle, it became clear that the biggest gap wasn’t knowledge, but approach. Without a clear framework, even well-prepared candidates can get stuck when a problem looks slightly different from what they’ve seen before. Instead of treating each question as unique, this course organizes coding interview prep around a set of core patterns that appear again and again. You’ll learn how to recognize these patterns, understand the reasoning behind them, and apply them across a wide range of problems. The course is fully hands-on, with interactive exercises, detailed explanations, and support for multiple languages, including Python, Java, JavaScript, C#, and Go. This pattern-based approach has helped a large number of developers prepare more efficiently and perform better in interviews. If you’re looking for a more structured way to prepare and a path to grokking the coding interview rather than memorizing it, this course is designed to get you there. This course is also available in JavaScript, Java, Python, C#, and Go, with more coming soon!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Fahim ul Haq

Software Engineer, Distributed Storage at Meta and Microsoft, Educative (Co-founder & CEO)

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