James Peralta

Article: https://verbose-watchmaker-dcc.notion.site/How-to-Get-Good-at-LeetCode-2cb8c675d1ee8017b36af96494c14a52 00:00:00 LeetCode is still being asked!! 00:01:37 The Common (and Broken) Approach 00:03:45 From an Interviewers Perspective 00:06:08 Introducing the LeetCode Pyramid 00:09:22 Layer 0: Programming Fundamentals 00:12:10 Layer 1: Core Data Structures 00:19:06 Layer 2: Core Patterns (This Covers ~80%) 00:24:22 Layer 3: LeetCode Lists 00:26:44 Layer 4: Advanced Techniques (~20%) 00:29:42 Do Mock Interviews 00:32:12 Final Thoughts #leetcode #codinginterview #programmingtips

0:00 — Introduction 1:07 — Exploring the site 5:07 — Setting up my Editor 5:44 — Understanding the problem statement 9:11 — Formulating the solution 16:53 — Implementing in Python 28:50 — Accepted!! 29:31 — Checking problem rating (1300 ELO) #Codeforces #CompetitiveProgramming #LeetCode #PythonCoding #AlgorithmPractice

0:00 – Introduction 3:12 – Question 1 41:50 - Feedback #CodingInterviewPrep #LeetCodePractice #DataStructuresAndAlgorithms #BinaryTreeProblems #SoftwareEngineer

00:00:00 Advent of Code Final Day Intro 00:02:12 Understanding the Puzzle and Input 00:06:01 Brute Force vs. Efficient Packing Approaches 00:16:07 Strategies for Fitting and Pairing Present Shapes 00:27:52 Grid Packing, Constraints, and Key Insights 00:36:16 Combinatorial Complexity and Theoretical Limits 01:14:13 Part Two Narrative and Reflections #AdventOfCode #PuzzleSolving #CompetitiveProgramming

00:00:00 Intro / Beast Mode Theme 00:01:51 Advent of Code Finale — Day 10 Linear Programming 00:04:07 Solving Day 10 Part 2: ILP and Adjacency List 00:06:41 DFS, Backtracking, and Memoization Explained 00:09:54 Coding Interview Practice and Video Chapters Discussion 00:11:50 Building Timestamp Tools for Video Content 00:13:10 YouTube Chapters and Discoverability Strategy 00:15:32 DP Interview Preparation Advice 00:21:02 Day 10 Part 2 — Problem Statement Deep Dive 00:24:44 Why Day 10 Part 2 Is Linear Programming 00:28:48 Matrix Representation and Solver Walkthrough 00:34:03 RREF, Row Echelon Form, and Solution Approaches 00:39:08 Implementing linprog, Objective Function & Python Debugging 00:45:02 DP, Call Stack Visualization, and Practice Tips 00:49:06 Troubleshooting and Running Linear Programming Code 01:01:49 Moving to Day 12 Puzzle — Christmas Tree Presents Packing 01:05:02 Day 12 Problem Analysis: Shapes, Rotation, and Constraints 01:12:41 Brute Force vs. Efficient Packing Strategies 01:19:28 Exploring Packing Combinations and Optimization 01:29:32 Grid Geometry, Pairing, and Fit Insights 01:41:08 Packing Shapes: Backtracking, DP, and Problem Complexity 01:57:11 Brute Force, Backtracking, and Issue with Large Inputs 02:02:12 Explaining and Collaborating on Packing Algorithm 02:21:21 Day 12 Part 2 — No Actual Part 2, Reflection on Puzzle 02:23:37 Stream Wrap-Up, Learnings, and Next Steps 02:44:33 Flop Day 12, Reflection and Future Plans 02:48:39 Closing Remarks, Thanks, and Theme Outro #AdventOfCode #CompetitiveProgramming #ProgrammingChallenges