LeetCode?

What and why?

About a month ago, I decided to really dive into LeetCode. I’d always heard it was great for prepping for interviews and such. I’d done a handful of problems over the years but never really got into it—I just didn’t enjoy it much.

This time, I committed to giving it a real shot. For the past month or so, I’ve been consistently solving a few problems every day, and, surprisingly, I’m starting to enjoy it.

It reminds me of how things usually go when I start something new, especially when it’s something difficult. In the beginning, it’s frustrating or even boring, but as I improve, it becomes more fun. I think it’s human nature—we tend to enjoy things we’re good at. But to get good, we have to push through that initial tough phase.

I originally started this grind to sharpen my DSA skills and land an internship thinking it's going to be a chore, but now I’m enjoying it alot. It's like i'm a twitch streamer that gets paid to play games they enjoy (although I don't get paid right now, I just kindof hope it gets me paid in the near future haha.

Has it helped me yet?

It’s actually been helping a lot. Even after just a month, I already feel way more confident with interview questions and online assessments. I’ve recently started applying for internships, and after going through a few OAs (Online Assessments), I can physically feel the difference in my problem-solving and DSA skills. There’s still a lot of room for improvement, but this feels like one of those activities that give you high returns for your effort.

The Plan Going Forward

So far, I’ve done about 100 problems, mostly mediums and easies. My plan is to hit around 200 more and go back to review the ones I’ve already solved. Once I feel like I’ve reached an expert level, I’ll start tackling the hard problems. I’m also planning to dive into system design problems and do a few mock interviews down the line. The ultimate goal is to land a solid internship, but honestly, I’m here to enjoy the journey as much as the destination.