tech-interview-handbook/contents/coding-round-overview.md

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id: coding-round-overview
title: Overview
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Coding interviews are tough. But fortunately, there's a tried and prove method to get better at them. With a combination of studying, practicing questions and doing mock interviews, getting that dream job can become a reality.

1. Decide on a programming language
1. Study CS fundamentals
1. Practice solving algorithm questions
1. Internalize the [Do's and Don'ts of interviews](./cheatsheet.md)
1. Know what [signals and behaviors](./coding-signals.md) interviewers are looking out for
1. Practice doing mock interviews
1. Interview successfully to get the job