This document provides an agenda and overview for a coding workshop on LeetCode and coding interviews. The workshop covers introductions to the Google Developer Student Club (GDSC) and its core team, an introduction to LeetCode and how it can help prepare for coding interviews, strategies for solving coding problems, and resources for further learning. The agenda includes segments on understanding coding interviews, getting started with LeetCode, problem solving strategies, and leaves time for demonstration and questions.

1. Coding Made Fun:
Introduction to
LeetCode
+ Tips n Tricks to Crack the
Coding Interview
Adam E. + Madi Y.
GDSC Core Team
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2. 1.
Agenda
3.
2.
Introductions
& GDSC Overview
Introduction
to LeetCode
Understanding
Coding Interviews
4. 6.
5.
Getting Started
with LeetCode
Resources for
Further Learning
Strategies for
Problem Solving
7.
Demonstration &
Q&A Session

3. Introductions
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4. What is GDSC?
Google Developer Student Clubs (GDSC)
are university-based community groups
for students interested in Google
technologies and programming.
By joining GDSC, students build their
professional and personal networks, get
access to Google developer resources,
and work together to build solutions for
local problems in a peer-to-peer learning
environment.
Our Motto
To bridge the gap between theory and
practice.
Our Goals
1. Fostering a Tech Community
2. Skill Development
3. Practical Experience
4. Career Development
5. Networking
6. Industry Insights

5. GDSC 2023 - 2024 Core Team
Core Team Lead Vice President Secretary Senior Advisor
Madi Yi Sadie Forbes Kim Nguyen Adam Elkhanoufi
Outreach Public Relations Graphic Designer Workshop
Michael Clesi Tristan Desoto Trina Dang Aditya Srivastava

6. GDSC 2023 - 2024 Core Team
Webmaster Webmaster Historian Historian
Corbin Lazarone Kaitlyn Smith Eberchi Nwosu This could be you!

7. Understanding
Coding Interviews
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8. Coding Interviews?!
1. Online Assessments: Timed coding tests or
challenges conducted remotely.
2. Phone Interviews: Initial screening where
candidates solve problems over the phone
or through video calls.
3. Onsite Interviews: Candidates are invited
to the company's office to solve problems
on a whiteboard or computer.
Importance of Coding Interviews
1. Companies hiring for internship and full
time roles can ask coding questions.
2. They help companies evaluate a
candidate's technical skills,
problem-solving ability, and coding
proficiency.
3. Success in coding interviews often
leads to lucrative job opportunities and
career growth.
What are coding interviews?
Coding interviews involve solving coding
problems or algorithmic challenges to
assess a candidate's problem-solving skills
and coding abilities.

9. Applications
Open
Phone Interview
You get an Online
Assessment Job O er!
Submit Your
Application Asap
Your Resume gets
Screened
Final Interview
Technical
Interview
Example Interview Process/Timeline

10. "In a software engineer interview,
it's not about finding the right
answer; it's about demonstrating
your problem-solving skills and
thought process."

11. Introduction to
LeetCode
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12. LeetCode
It’s an online platform designed to help
individuals prepare for technical
interviews. LeetCode offers a vast
collection of coding challenges and
problems.
Sign Up and Start Practicing!
1. Go to LeetCode.com
2. Make an account
3. Stay consistent by making a goal to do a
certain amount every week!
1. Extensive Problem Library: LeetCode
provides a diverse range of coding
problems that mimic those
encountered in real coding
interviews.
2. Structured Learning: LeetCode
organizes problems by difficulty
and topic, allowing users to
progress gradually.
3. Coding Environment: LeetCode’s
integrated coding environment,
simulates a real coding interview.
4. Community and Discussions: LeetCode
has a community where users can
discuss solutions, share insights,
and learn collaboratively.

13. Getting
Started with
LeetCode

14. Strategies for
Problem Solving
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15. It’s about problem solving
Understanding problem statements. Some key
elements to look for in problem statements are:
● Input/output requirements
● Constraints and limitations
● Desired output or goal
Consider different problem-solving approaches,
because there's no one-size-fits-all strategy.
● Brute Force: A straightforward, but often
inefficient, solution.
● Optimized Approach: Try to consider
optimizing the solutions to improve
efficiency.
Common coding question types:
1. Arrays and Strings
2. Linked Lists
3. Search and Sort
4. Dynamic Programming
5. Trees and Graphs
(Optional) Roadmaps
● NeetCode 150
● Blind 75
● Cracking the Coding Interview

16. Resources for
Further Learning
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17. Everything at your fingertips!
YouTube Channels
1. NeetCode
2. MyCodeSchool
3. HackerRank
4. BacktoBackSWE
Books
1. "Cracking the Coding
Interview" by Gayle
Laakmann McDowell
<- Interest Survey(if QR code doesn’t work)
Want to have weekly study sessions to solve a problem
together? Fill out this form and select the Leetcode option!
If demand is high, we’d love to help you guys get into the
rhythm of knocking it out.

18. Demonstration Time!

19. LeetCode Isn't
Everything
DON’T STRESS!
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Balance is Key
● Coding skills are just one part of the
equation; other factors matter too.
Also consider honing your soft
skills, working on projects,
networking and researching the
right company for you.

20. Beyond LeetCoding Skills
Soft Skills: Develop and refine your
communication, teamwork, and
problem-solving skills.
Projects and Experience: Get experience
with real-world projects, internships, and
contributions to open source.
Networking: Start networking and building
professional relationships.
Company Fit: Find a company that aligns
with your values and culture is vital for
long-term success and job satisfaction.
● Allocate time for coding
practice and technical
interviews.
● Invest time in personal
projects and internships.
● Attend networking events
and engage with the tech
community.

21. Q&A
Session

22. Picture Time!
Please organize yourselves in the
front for a group picture.
Shortest → Front
Tallest → Back
The rest…is self explanatory
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