leetcode or hackerRank

[soft estuary]

@regal kernel has a question:

ig.imanish

leetcode or hackerRank which is good?

<@&987246964494204979> please have a look, thanks.

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Both LeetCode and HackerRank are popular platforms for practicing coding skills and preparing for technical interviews. Here are some points to consider when comparing the two:

1. Problem Variety: Both platforms offer a wide range of coding problems, including algorithmic challenges, data structures, database queries, system design, etc. However, LeetCode tends to have a larger problem bank and is more focused on algorithmic challenges.

2. Difficulty Level: Both platforms provide problems of varying difficulty levels. LeetCode is known for its extensive collection of algorithmic problems, including easy, medium, and hard levels. HackerRank also offers a mix of difficulty levels but may have more beginner-friendly problems.

3. Interview Preparation: Both platforms are commonly used for technical interview preparation. LeetCode is particularly popular among software engineers preparing for coding interviews at top tech companies due to its extensive problem set that closely resembles real interview scenarios.

4. Community and Discussions: Both platforms have active communities where users can discuss solutions, ask questions, and learn from others' approaches. LeetCode's discussion section is often more active due to its larger user base.

5. Additional Features: HackerRank offers a broader range of challenges beyond coding problems, such as language-specific skill tests, AI competitions, and even job postings from companies looking to hire developers.

Ultimately, the choice between LeetCode and HackerRank depends on your specific goals and preferences. If you primarily want to focus on algorithmic challenges and prepare for coding interviews at top tech companies, LeetCode may be a better fit. On the other hand, if you prefer a broader range of challenges or want to explore different domains like AI or databases, HackerRank could be a good choice.

[undone summit]

good answer by the ai. anything unclear still?

[regal kernel]

got it Leetcode is good for DSA

[heavy eagle]

yeah but it depends on your preparation honestly

[regal kernel]

but there is hard questions 😂😂

[heavy eagle]

start with arrays ig

or the problems with highest acceptance

[undone summit]

what's ur goal though?

why do u want to do these websites?

[regal kernel]

i want to make strong control to DSA @undone summit

[undone summit]

for what benefit?

are u trying to get into fang? do u think it will make good on ur cv for getting a junior position? are u trying to get a foot into the competetive programming scene? what's ur goal

[regal kernel]

I want to become Backend developer as well as software developer

[undone summit]

i dont think it's helpful to do that then. at least for a normal position outside of fang

ur time is better spend on projects instead

[regal kernel]

then what i do?

[undone summit]

relevant projects

for example make a webshop with spring

learn the tech and topics that ur required to use at the job

that's what u need to know

not how to do competetive programming

[regal kernel]

I Heard most of the companies asks about DSA

[undone summit]

fang companies do. others not so much

it doesn't hurt if u can do some of the basics. but more important is that u have relevant knowledge, i. e. projects

[regal kernel]

ok tell me one more thing which path i should select first?

backend Or Development ?

[undone summit]

if im looking for someone to work on my spring based webshop backend, why would i hire the guy who neve touched that and instead solved leetcode puzzles?

instead, i hire the guy who has 3 projects on exactly that topic and knows how to work on spring based rest apis

[regal kernel]

hmm got it

[regal kernel]

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[undone summit]

not sure what u mean by that. that's the same thing to me

[heavy eagle]

hey zabuzard does one start development with spring only?

like so many people refer that usually for java

[undone summit]

the first 2-3 years is just learning coding in general. after that, u specialize and start learning frameworks and problems on specific topics, such as backend

[undone summit]

almost all backend jobs in java are spring based

[heavy eagle]

hmm yeah though about dsa. wouldn't you need that in a coding interview?

[regal kernel]

i have a knowledge about Java , and Some DSA topics
after completing DSA all topics..

what i should start? Frameworks?

[undone summit]

i have never seen that in an interview and never asked it myself. it's more common for FANG

[undone summit]

do relevant projects. if u want to get a job as spring based backend dev, do a spring based backend project

[regal kernel]

but i think if you have 1-2 hour free per day , you can solve Some puzzles on leetcode to improve your Logics More properly

[heavy eagle]

there is a lot of craze about dsa in india, for some reason

[regal kernel]

ok just tell me what i do From Now , bcoz i have no knowledge about this

[undone summit]

im not saying its useless. just that it's less useful than many people think

i gotta repeat myself:
if im looking for someone to work on my spring based webshop backend, why would i hire the guy who never touched that and instead solved leetcode puzzles?
instead, i hire the guy who has 3 projects on exactly that topic and knows how to work on spring based rest apis

if u bring both to the table, even better. but the priority is clearly on relevant projects

[regal kernel]

I am Just asking What i do?😃😃

should i start learning Spring?

[undone summit]

do relevant projects. if u want to get a job as spring based backend dev, do a spring based backend project

[regal kernel]

😂😂 got it

[undone summit]

i neither know ur current level nor ur exact goals for a job

[regal kernel]

what you are saying

[undone summit]

i can't give u concrete help without that

the general route is 2-3 years learning programming and then 1 year specialization

[regal kernel]

i am just completed my 1st semester

i have knowledge about Java

[undone summit]

at that point ur cv should have around 5 relevant projects

and perhaps even a degree

then ur ready for a junior job

[regal kernel]

😃😃 ok

[regal kernel]

@undone summit last question 😂😂

did your talked about spring or spring boot ??

[undone summit]

doesnt matter

[regal kernel]

both are same?

[undone summit]

pretty much

[regal kernel]

which one i should learn

[heavy eagle]

go to spring docs or spring academy

and start from there

you may be using both when building applications

[regal kernel]

ohk

[grand sparrow]

@regal kernel it depends basic hacker rank pr clear karlo then array string k baad leetcode pr array ke question karo

[regal kernel]

ok sir

[heavy eagle]

hackerrank is that easy?

i just directly solved problems on leetcode

i never struggled with array unless its matrix