Excel Always Comes Back to Haunt Me As a developer with over eight years of experience, I can confidently say that my journey in the tech industry has been riddled with unexpected encounters with Microsoft Excel. My first programming job heavily involved Excel and VBA, where I spent countless hours …
Continue ReadingLeetCode Down :( With LeetCode down, many of us are left pondering how to fill our time on this unexpectedly beautiful 75-degree Wednesday evening. The frustration is palpable, and it feels like a void has been created in our daily coding routines. What do we do when our go-to platform for honing …
Continue ReadingLooking for FAANG Prep Partners: A Community of Coders Hello everyone! 👋 As a software engineer currently diving deep into Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA), I’m reaching out to find fellow coders who are eager to practice and learn together. While my primary focus is on DSA in Java, I welcome …
Continue ReadingNavigating Team Match at Google: A Journey of Patience and Strategy Hello, Reddit community! If you’re reading this, you might be in a similar boat as I am, trying to navigate the challenging waters of team matching at Google. I wanted to share my experience and seek advice on how to move …
Continue ReadingWho Uses C++ to Solve Problems? As a programming language deeply rooted in the software engineering community, C++ continues to be a popular choice among developers for problem-solving, especially in competitive programming and technical interviews. Recently, I reached out to fellow developers to …
Continue ReadingLogo Maker: Crafting Your Unique Identity for Your Recruitment Business As a budding entrepreneur in the recruitment industry, creating a unique logo is a crucial step in establishing your brand identity. Recently, I reached out to the Reddit community for recommendations on logo-making tools, and I …
Continue ReadingHow to Gain Experience with Cloud Technologies When Your Job Doesn’t Provide It In today’s tech landscape, cloud technologies have become essential for data engineering and software development. Many professionals find themselves in a position where their current job doesn’t provide the …
Continue ReadingIn-House Kubernetes - Timeline Sanity Check? Introduction Navigating the complexities of software architecture can be a daunting task, especially when faced with ambitious requests like building an in-house Kubernetes orchestrator. As a developer with 7.5 years of experience—4 in backend development …
Continue ReadingWhat Next? Navigating a career transition can be challenging, especially after experiencing both successes and failures in various roles. For someone with a rich background, such as eight years as a military contractor followed by fifteen years enhancing the pharmaceutical industry through …
Continue ReadingHow to Prepare for a Mass Recruiter in 2025 As a third-year electrical engineering student from a tier 1.5 college (NIT) in India, you’re standing at a crucial juncture in your academic journey. With campus placements around the corner, it’s essential to gear up effectively. Here’s a …
Continue ReadingJunior to Mid-level: Reflections & Advice Hi everyone! I’ve been a software engineer for almost four years now, and I’ve reached a stage in my career where I can better identify the distinctions between junior and mid-level behaviors. In this post, I want to share my reflections in hopes …
Continue ReadingRecruitment Cold Call Auto Dialer: 3X Placements Made Easy Hey there, fellow recruiters! Are you tired of the relentless grind of cold calling? If you’re nodding your head in agreement, you’re not alone. In our fast-paced industry, cold calling is often seen as a necessary evil to make placements …
Continue ReadingI Bombed So Bad, I Am Still Cringing It’s a feeling that many of us have experienced: the sheer panic of sitting in front of an interviewer, knowing you’re expected to solve a problem, and your mind goes blank. I recently had an interview for a software engineering position that turned into a …
Continue ReadingResource to Prepare for C#, .NET, SQL, REST, and SOAP Test Preparing for technical interviews or assessments can be daunting, especially when the topics span across multiple technologies like C#, .NET, SQL, REST, and SOAP. In this blog post, we’ll explore some valuable resources and strategies …
Continue ReadingNavigating the FAANG Interview Landscape: A Firmware Engineer’s Journey Introduction Transitioning into a new career is a daunting yet exhilarating adventure. For many engineers, especially those in specialized fields like firmware development, the allure of landing a position at a top-tier …
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