Handbook for Coding Interviews - Java Edition  (English, Paperback, K PATIL)

HANDBOOK FOR CODING INTERVIEWS - JAVA EDITION FORMAT OF THE BOOK Introduction and Core Concepts Each chapter provides key details about the current topic and just what you need to know about it from a coding interview point of view. Then it covers the most frequently asked questions on that topic. Problem Statement Each problem comes with a problem statement presented in a similar fashion as you might be faced with in a real life interview setting. Clarifying Questions Solution to each problem starts with clarifying questions simulating a real interview with back-and-forth dialogue between a candidate and an interviewer. This section emphasizes the importance of asking clarifying questions to fully understand the problem. Example Provides one or more sample inputs and the expected output to help you visualize the problem. Brute Force Approach Outlines a straightforward, less efficient solution. This gives you more clarity about the problem, stimulating your thought process to optimize it subsequently by analyzing tradeoffs about time and space complexity. Optimal Approach Describes the most efficient solution using appropriate problem-solving patterns. Code Solution Provides a well-commented Java solution that demonstrates how to implement the optimal approach. Time and Space Complexity Analysis Each problem includes an explanation of the time and space complexity.