I love algorithmic challenges and would even compete while in uni and coincidentally last year I even had to do several topological sorts at my company. But I actively hate and avoid leetcode type interviews.
For me it's the time pressure while someone is looking over your shoulder and them asking you to talk and explain your thinking.
I just panic and close up, I need mental space to come up with an algorithmic solution and can't do that if you want me to "talk through my process". Leave me some time to solve the issue and I'll come back to you with a solution, just like it is in a real job.
For me it's the time pressure while someone is looking over your shoulder and them asking you to talk and explain your thinking.
I just panic and close up, I need mental space to come up with an algorithmic solution and can't do that if you want me to "talk through my process". Leave me some time to solve the issue and I'll come back to you with a solution, just like it is in a real job.