Algorithms for Coding Interviews in C++

The ultimate guide to coding interviews in C++. Developed by FAANG engineers, this course offers 50+ coding challenges, detailed solutions, and interview strategies to get you interview-ready in hours.

Intermediate

153 Lessons

15h

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This course includes

153 Playgrounds

51 Challenges

17 Quizzes

This course includes

153 Playgrounds

51 Challenges

17 Quizzes

Course Overview

With algorithms being arguably the most common theme in coding interviews, having a firm grip on them can be the difference between being hired and not. After this comprehensive course, you'll have an in-depth understanding of different algorithm types and be equipped with a simple process for approaching complexity analysis. As you progress, you’ll be exposed to the most important algorithms you're likely to encounter on an interview, work your way through over 50 interactive coding challenges, and review...Show More

Course Content

Introduction

Get familiar with essential algorithmic paradigms and interactive coding challenges in C++.

Who This Course Is For

Learning Outcomes

Algorithmic Paradigms

Discover the logic behind brute force, greedy, divide and conquer, and dynamic programming.

Brute Force Greedy Algorithms Divide and Conquer Dynamic Programming

Introduction to Complexity Measures

Examine the complexity measures of algorithms, focusing on time and space efficiency.

Comparing Algorithms Example: Measuring Time Complexity of a Single Loop Algorithm Example: Time Complexity of an Algorithm With Nested Loops

Sorting & Searching

Grasp the fundamentals of sorting algorithms, efficient searching techniques, and solving array-based challenges.

Graph Algorithms

Dig deeper into graph traversal, connectivity, bipartiteness, and topological sorting in C++.

Introduction to Graph Algorithms and Implementation

Challenge: Implement Breadth First Graph Traversal

Solution: Breadth First Graph Traversal Challenge: Implement Depth First Graph Traversal Solution: Depth First Graph Traversal Challenge: Calculate the Number of Nodes in a Given Graph Level Solution: Calculate the Number of Nodes in a Given Graph Level Challenge: Print the Transpose of a Graph Solution: Print the Transpose of a Graph Challenge: Print all Paths Between Two Nodes Solution: Print all Paths Between Two Nodes Challenge: Check If Graph is Strongly Connected Solution: Check if a Graph is Strongly Connected Challenge: Print all Connected Components in a Graph Solution: Print all Connected Components of a Graph Challenge: Check if Removing Edge Creates Components in Graph Solution: Check if Removing Given Edge Creates Components in Graph Challenge: Check If Given Graph is Bipartite Solution: Check If Given Graph is Bipartite Challenge: Topological Sorting of a Graph Solution: Topological Sorting of a Graph Quiz on Graph Algorithms

Greedy Algorithms

23 Lessons

Focus on implementing and optimizing greedy algorithms for various problems in coding interviews.

Dynamic Programming

25 Lessons

Master dynamic programming techniques with practical examples like Fibonacci, Knapsack, Staircase, and more.

Divide and Conquer

23 Lessons

Learn how to use the divide and conquer strategy to solve algorithmic challenges efficiently.

Appendix: Auxiliary Source Code

4 Lessons

Get started with essential STL classes, linked lists, array functions, and graph data structures.

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Conclusion

2 Lessons

Examine the importance of efficient algorithms and explore further learning resources for technical interviews.

Course Author

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Ace the C++ Coding Interview

Learn everything you’ll need to prepare for your coding interviews in C++.

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