Day 1-2 : Build Confidence in Core Topics

• Arrays:
  • Practice problems like:
    • Find the maximum/minimum in an array.
    • Reverse an array.
    • Merge two arrays.
    • Check if two strings are anagrams (use a HashMap).
• Strings:
  • Practice simple string manipulations:
    • Reverse a string.
    • Count vowels in a string.
    • Check if a string is a palindrome.
• Hashmaps (Basic Key-Value Pairs):
  • Example: Count the frequency of characters in a string.
• Resources:
  • Leetcode Easy Problems: Stick to "Arrays" and "Strings" categories.
  • YouTube: Quick tutorials on arrays and HashMap (e.g., "NeetCode beginner series").

Day 3: Behavioral Focus

• Write out answers to common questions:
  • “Tell me about yourself.”
  • “What’s a project you’re proud of?”
  • “What’s a challenge you faced, and how did you overcome it?”
• Prepare to talk about:
  • Your project experiences (e.g., your Java or social media projects).
  • What excites you about this opportunity (focus on learning and growth).
• Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) for your answers.

Day 4: Intro to Recursion

• Even if you’re new to recursion, try understanding the basics:
  • Example: Factorial of a number.
  • Example: Fibonacci sequence.
  • Example: Reverse a string using recursion.
• Keep it simple—focus on understanding how recursion works (breaking down problems into smaller parts).

Day 5 : Final Prep

• Focus on practicing 1-2 problems you’ve already solved to build confidence.
• Review your behavioral answers and get comfortable explaining your thought process.
• Relax—interviewers value your attitude and willingness to learn as much as your technical skills.