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Coding interviews are tough. But fortunately, there's a tried and proven 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](./picking-a-language.md)
1. Study [Computer Science fundamentals](./study-and-practice.md)
1. Take online courses
1. [Practice](./study-and-practice.md) solving algorithm questions
1. Do the [best practice questions](./best-practice-questions.md)
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](./mock-interviews.md)
1. Interview successfully to get the job