I solved 541 Leetcode problems. But you need only 150. 

For i in range(0, 1000): 😘😘😘

The humor in this video is top tier and the fact that you’re delivering it with a straight face makes it even better

“If you didn’t do it in one hour - Stop solving and check how others solved this” this is the best advice on this topic for me!

What set your content apart is your honesty. Everything you said make sense unlike other RU-vidrs. Keep it up ❤

This is what most of us need, not the person who always knew what is the path and what needs to be done, but the person who was left alone in the darkness and had to struggle to find the path to the victory. I can totally relate with you I am in the same struggling phase as you were in the beginning of your journey. Every time I watch you I feel like if he can do it I can do it too.

SUMMARY: • Solve all 37 easy problems first and then move to medium and then difficult in the 150 top interview problems • First try to think about the solution and then jumping into coding part. In interviews coding rarely takes 15 minutes of time but major part goes in thinking. It may take 100 questions to practice this or 500 for some. • In interviews you are given 45 minutes to solve a question so even in practise, if you are not close to the solution in 1 hour then see the solution • Check atleast top 3 solution by sorting by most votes because sometimes the top solution is not practical for the interviews. • Try to understand the solution instead of memorizing it • And go to the editor, try to write the solution on your own ,even if it is the exact same code that you just read and then re-do it after few days completely on your own • Even if you did the question on your own, go read the others’ solutions to find an optimized solution. ( In sir’s opinion, if you wrote more than 20 lines of code for a question then there is a possibility of better existing solutions) • If you can solve a medium leetcode problems in 30-35 minutes then you are ready to go as mostly coding interviews are 45 minutes long and you are given a medium level question from pov of leetcode.

i am reALLY SUPRISED how he softly and clearly spoke everything. i really liked the way he explained and I can relate this 100%

I always hated coding but not slowly slowly building habits to learn it in an enjoyable way and then also seeing your videos so I don't lose hope. Maybe today is not my time to shine but tomorrow will be. Never lose hope. Keep making videos.

Sitting for hours and hours and not writing a single line of code is so true.

Yes! I spent even days on just a single question just because I felt so bad I couldn't solve. For most, I eventually solve them but with worse time and space complexities. Thanks so much for your advice!

You're godsend. I made my first leetcode submission today and you drop this ♥️

It is really surprising to realize how we all started in the same place. I remember struggling with even the first coding challenge and thinking whether there was something wrong with spending hours on the easiest problem and still not even understanding it. Today I can confidently say I have progressed a lot as a programmer, but videos like this help beginners to set realistic expectations and to continue pushing forward

This is the video that gave me the courage to start with the dreaded leetcode. This video had everything I needed. I finally have a game plan. Thanks a lot.

Finally, was waiting for this video... "I recommend that if you are solving a problem which is outside these 150 problems, make sure that it’s your 151st problem." - the most importent point Always find excellent strategies in your content, Really love your inspirations💙💙💙

You are the only honest RU-vid speaker who gives actually useful advice. I have been loving your videos, going to watch all of them soon. Love from Pakistan

Lucky enough to get this video as a recommendation in my YT feed!! You're amazing...You changed my approach of solving a problem.. I have been struggling in coding interviews..they are extremely depressing now... I hope I would see some positive changes after following your guidance..thank you so much🥺❤

I don’t often comment on videos but this was the perfect advice. I’ve had the same issues with trying to practice and this just makes sense. I’m acruelly excited to start studying again!

Thank you bro.. I asked you to make video on leetcode preparation in previous video 👍🤝❤️

lol I relate so much with that story in the beginning! I felt so bad about myself that I put off applying for an internship for 2+ years after I've already done all of my coursework for my Bachelor's degree, essentially dropping out. It seemed to start when the only success stories that I ever heard from other students were that they had to submit over 200 applications before finally getting a response, and they already had a few substantial personal projects in their portfolio. Plus, they could solve these coding interview questions in 15 minutes for what would take me 6 hours. Then I went to one of the in-person college presentation events and saw more capstones and internships that sound like something I could do than those that went over my head. Maybe it's just that those students aren't generally going around humble bragging to their friends in the room nearby to me. I don't even want to work for a FAANG company anyway. I want to have a healthy work life balance.

Weirdly enough, I've encountered some medium problems that were easier than easy problems. And I've tried some easy problems that utterly stumped me.

Thank you so much for this video. I'm in a situation where I have the IT industry experience of a decade but very bad at solving Leetcode problems. I was overwhelmed when I started to learn. I almost went into depression thinking I have made a very big mistake in my life by not keeping in touch with DSA. But, I have started to code 1 easy Leetcode problem everyday since this week. I hope I will be able to make some progress where I get some confidence that is expected out of my experience level.

Your video quality is so amazing brother especially the way of conveying the message

I cannot believe that it actually happened. I was thinking for a couple of days about what will be the best approach for solving problems on a recently bought course from Algoexpert. I was wondering about asking the creators of the course about the approach. Then I accidentally opened this video coz the title sounds interesting to me. I was looking for copper, but I found gold. Sharing your experience is nothing but amazing, I believe you helped a lot of future interviewees like me by publishing this video. So I wanna say - thank you!

You couldn’t write a single line of code because that problem was only a stepping stone for you to reach FAANG. Earn money. Run after something you think will make you happy. If you’d have approached the problem with excitement, maybe you’d solved it. It saddens me to see how the mathematical beauty of Computer Science is overlooked because of shallow goals like financial success.

If you cannot solve a problem, you feel sad. But if your friend solves the exact same problem in under 15 minutes, you are heartbroken. Dude just won me over in that one sentence 😂👌❤️

Currently in my course I started 5 weeks ago and I'm having trouble learning Java in this time span. I know it takes time to learn, however having these assignments and due dates really effect my learning, being a slow learner. I've lost motivation but I will keep going

I'm just now starting to prep for interviews later this year and hearing your journey is so similar to mine is really comforting. This is a great video, gonna give it a try! Thanks!

"If you can't solve a problem, you feel sad. If your friends solves it in under 15 minutes, you feel heartbroken." I FUCKING DIED LMAO

Mathematicians spend the bare minimum learning a concept and spend most of their time solving problems. They "train" for speed and familiarity. If they can't solve a problem in 15 minutes, they immediately look up the solution. That's why so many mathematicians become great programmers.

very important information you are posting but in reality it is difficult to do all this without determination. Big thank you for all your effort.

TLDW; Algorithm: 0. Sort problems by difficulty level 1. Start solving new unsolved problem from lowest difficulty 2. IF solved OR (NOT solved AND time spent >= 1 hour): view best solutions 3. IF NOT solved: solve with reference of the above best solutions 4. IF new unsolved problem exists: repeat from step 1

I like the way the content was delivered, others just try to sell it without supportive args..

Thanks a tonne for keeping your promise as always by bringing up this video.... Appreciated

The best content for someone who is changing his/her career to programming from something from non coding

Excellent video! Keep it coming and never stop! You are what we need. A simple question. Coming from your Data Structures video which was your last video, you mentioned to take the free course by Coursera. I remember you mentioned that just Algorithm 1 is enough. So, can we start doing leetcode questions after finishing Algorithm 1?

What a superb video. This is the first guide on DSA that I find relatable and sensible.

The key takeaway for me in this video is to think first about the solution approach and then think how to code. Although I know this, and I try to think of an approach before coding, I still end up thinking about how I will code. This video was a reminder about keep focusing on the approach first. I am a beginner coder, and it gives me immense relief to hear from you that with practice, I'll be able to differentiate between the two. Thanks for this gem of a video! Saving it 🙏🏻

I totaly agree with you, i used to start coding when i see the problem, but i realized i have to understand the logic worst. Now, I first solve it on notebook, how can i tell the computer about this solution. Then i make algorithms, logical conditions, once i understand the logic, Then i proceed to code. These are my steps. It does not matter how much time you take but if you keep using your brain, you will find the solution. Also, with this our logic capability increases as well

Bro talk with some modulation in the voice bro with highs n lows.. Your content is great and precious for job seekers like me but it tends to pull down the interest. Make it with some enthusiasm

Exactly the THREE mistakes I'm taking currently! Lucky enough to be a beginner and see your video. Thanks!

Been following a routine like this for last 2 months but i also make sure to solve one CP problem from codefoces in 1200-1800 range each day and in just 2 months i can tackle 2/3 medium level problems by myself

One of the most honest reviews I've ever seen. The "ego" part hits hard.

I solved 200 and was more than enough to land 2 offers from big tech. However, I will say, it was my biggest mistake of my life and career to work on a big tech. I spent months of my personal time and sacrificed human interaction and sanity to prepare, just to land on a toxic environment, where office politics remind me of game of thrones and where every meeting feel like the battle of winterfell. I am looking to run as away as possible, the soonest, go back to smaller tech companies where my work actually matters and I don't have to feel like battling with everyone for a simple decision. So, in summary, do leetcoding folks it will surely help you learn about interesting problems but if you do that with intention of joining a big tech, just don't do it. Talking from experience. In any case, wishing you good luck.

That's the strategy I was seeking most of the time. Thank you for this 😇

I'm actually in the process of preparation for big tech and this video gives me really good advice. Thanks you my friend.

Hi how are you doing this kind of higher level concept is helpful to strengthen a career specially I am mostly interested in interview answers and questions I appreciate that have a good day thank you.

Hi guys...your content is amazing..i am following your steps seriously.. went through Algorithmic Part 1 Series by Robert Sedgewick .. started with solving the percolate problem and failed miserably. Then started listening his lecture on Dynamic Complexity and found it really interesting.... way more to go into the deeper insights of the course.. thanks for letting us know about great Content...

I will call you "The Honest Bro". Man! Watched 2 videos and subscribed. Thanks a lot.

very honest and amazing video !! totally relatable . On Leet Code, If we want to sort the easy problems further we can sort by acceptance % column, this helps a lot if you are beginner.

Yes. If you haven't learned a particular topic / algo / datastructure, an easy problem can be as hard as a medium. Once you know the "trick" it will take 2-5mins

dam. i just solved 189th question 5mins back and took me hours ( i am a beginner)😂.

currently i have solved exactly 150 problems ,but they are random, my suggestion : its different for everyone some get good at only 150, but for me i have set target of 1000 because i am from tier 3 and i am not as fast as these youtubers and there is no one ready to give me referral if i solve only 150 probs and also for me to become confident i have set atleast 1000 as goal, hope you all are doing good 😊

06:02 my biggest insight from the video - after understanding the solution, the most important thing is to write up the solution from scratch by myself. I will put this into practice. Thanks!

even if you're starting your career or in the middle of it, no matter wherever you are, they ask you ds questions at every stage and this is by far the best answers you gave to the questions I had in my mind. Thanks

This dude replied to all most all the comments !!! Hats off

Love no waiting time and be authentic...great content

I am glad to find your video! I will start my DSA journey. Your videos are really helpful for me to step forward. Thank u😊

As a senior engineer who has also spent lots of time practicing on LeetCode, These are really really good tips. Nice sharing.

before starting leetcoding you should have undrestanding in DSO(data staru..and algori..) when trying to solve a problem 1, beginners go and type the solution in once(as a human this's not possible) - human focous either focuses in one thing or decrease focous and looks at the whole thing - think about the solutions then think for how to type the code for that solution(w.c gets easier after finding the solution) 3:46 best example (50 hours thinking about the solution and 5 min to solve it - alber einestin quote) 3 mistakes he made 1 starting leetcode from hard mode, you should start from easy - meddium-hard 2, giving a lot of time to solve, like 3-4 hrs you better give up if it takes >1hr and learn fromthem 3, after solving the problem getting over confident, = no matter what look for the solution and other peoples solution b/se there might be a better code than mine even if it works.... especially if u think you will not repeat the same on interview....especially for >20 lines of code look other code and learn from them! - read the three solutions of other on leetcode not only the top one, b.se some times the top one only is not practical for interviews - after understanding the solution if you don't understand it, atlease replicate it if you can't solve it by your self when am I good to apply for job interviews? - it's less abouthow much problems you have solved,, but hoe good you are in solving - in interviews they ask medium leetcode problems so - if you can solve leetcode medium courses in 20-30 mins then you are good to go!! but you need to have a better understanding in data structures and algorithms to get to this!! went to the next video! w/c found at last

Thr calmness in his voice ....🕊️ Realised that yes I can do it have patience.!

Sharing your experience at the right time helps us a lot, keep going. I always support you.

I signed up on LeetCode today and cracked my first easy problem - Roman to integer

Great to have guidance like you 😍

one of the most awaited video....🙌🙌...learned a lot from this ...thanks Sahil🙏

This video is a gem 💎 . Crisp and practical

I was thinking almost two minutes thinking how can i appreciate your contents which is full of real helpful informations. I learnt from you a lot.

We really appreciate making this vlog. I have a small request. What if you guys make a video about a list of impactful open-source projects that can get us a MAANG interview or how to choose remarkable projects to get interviews?

I have spent hours, days to even months trying to solve a problem, still almost never looked into editorials. That didn’t stop me from progressing. In fact, I have caught up to almost everyone around me despite starting one tear late. Currently I am expert in codeforces, which is usually good enough for coding interviews. You don’t need to get to this extreme, but that doesn’t mean you will rush into editorials just because you failed to figure it out in one hour. You learn most from the problems you solve yourself, and learn little from problems others solve for you. Better learn how to think efficiently

This video should be a manifesto. I should watch this for the next 6 months every week until I land a job at FAANG. I mean, you answered a series of very important questions: - How many leetcode problems you need to get good at DSA? 150. - How to solve a leetcode problem? First think and talk about it and then code it. - How do you think about solving the problem, if not code-like? Think about it logically, in general concepts. - How long should you try to figure out the problem? Try to solve it in 45m-1h. Best to do it in 30-35m. - What if you can't solve it in the given time? Read the best 3 leetcode solutions, if not so. - What if you can solve it? Still read the best 3 solutions, because your solution might not be optimal. Thanks for the video. You managed to answer all these questions in a little over 7 and a half minutes. I really liked it!

when thinking of the solution "forget you know how to code". thank you, this just unlocked my brain!

Are you a human or robot..? Give some expression like sad, surprised, happy

1. Solve top 150 interview problem on leetcode. 2. Solve all the easy problems first. 3. Step to approach the problem: - Think about the logic without coding nuinances. - Then start coding 4. Timebox like interview 45 min to one problem, if you can't figure out go to leetcode discussion section. 5. If you can consistently solve leetcode medium problems in less than 35 mins, you're ready to go for the interview. Mistakes to avoid: - Start easy. - Giving too much time to one problem. - Look for more approaches to a problem (more optimised version)

First time I came here...and feel impressive... thank you for valuable video... 😊

I love this, I have been looking for a clear path on how to prepare. Thanks a lot

Which language will be best for me as a beginner java or c++ ? I don't have any idea about coding or programming or language . I admitted in a collage in Information Technology branch recently . please suggest me 🙏

After solving some problems of data structures, one should go to solve problems of algorithms? Please tell me about this and also you tell me how many problem to solve any specific topic?

Great video Sahil. You have been a great inspiration to me... Keep your work on... And keep motivating others also.

agree that 150 is good to cover all the patterns. more is always helpful to perform better to get a higher compensation offer.

Amazing tips! I would like to share another one: sort by acceptance rate for the easiest problems! Btw. video production quality went up a lot 😮

Straight to the point. Great video! Glad I found you!

I'd say it's easy to waste time on problem solving and not training your programming skills efficiently. I try to avoid hard questions since there's a huge risk the time will not be spent efficiently. Most of the time should be spent on projects if your goal is to learn programming.

man i literally have never coded a project before but somehow managed to solve that rotate problem in 3 min even though i struggle on easy questions,

You are the on point and straight forward to the topic person and the best quality of your. So request if you have time can you please start 1 JAVA programming series which covers all topics from beginner level to advance level and DSA. Thanks for everything ❤️😊

Sahil, I must thank you for this video. Just for the fact that you made it easier for me to understand where do I start of with, in order to attempt solving Leet Code problems. All the problems you mentioned in this video, I have come across them while solving Leet Codes. Now that its clear how one should proceed in this matter, I really appreciate you for dropping this video on your channel again. 🙏

Sir,I am asking silly doubt but i hope you will answer me . Currently I am learning DP and my on campus placement season will start from July 2023 .Can i master DSA for Campus placement till July? I am from tier one College (one of the top NIT)where many companies visits.

Sir, I've watched so many videos but this one was the best so far! thanks man!

I also try to solve this question, which was first question for me on leetcode and the result was same as your. At that time I lose the hope but by watching your video it is giving hope that I can do better on my next attempt.

as a beginner first thing i learnt from this video is not to ask your friends to solve the problems. jokes apart much helpfull content

Remember guys This guy graduated from "IIT Delhi".

In the process of learning coding... mainly 3 steps that u need to follow 1.Difficulty level..Easy 2.OverTime..not more than 45 min 3.OverConfidence..search for better solution 😊😊😊

I am glad to hear I'm not the only one that spends a lot of time in one of this problems and not write a single line because my brain was toasted. ;--;

Thanks mate for honest one, will never give up and try !!!

There is clarity in your content. Good keep it up. Also if I completely skip leetcode part what else should I do to become good in programming and get good job

Thank you ❤️ for sharing your experience. Good luck for your future . Keep moving forward ⏩👨‍💻.

Sahil seems like ashneer grover , straight to the point, zero waste of time. Props to him. 👏

You're the Only Person On Who I Trust On RU-vid! ☺️🙏🏻👏

Cool video @Sahil bro !! discovered your channel today, good work man ! Keep it up 🤟🤟

What I like about your videos is you just don't guide to be good at coding, you want to develop behaviour and I guess that where your half work is done when you have the right behaviour to think about the problem set! Your little references to book, behavioural developments , quotes are really a key to success! Thanks !

My man, to point, loved it!

The starting of the video pulled me. Most of average coding enthusiast will relate.