Web Unit 2 Sprint 8 - Technical Preparation

Understand the Problem-Solving Framework

Module 1 Practice

Complete the following practice activities to reinforce your understanding:

• Practice problem-solving with sample challenges
• Work through guided project exercises
• Complete practice GCA tests

Complete the Module 1 Check for Understanding assessment to verify your knowledge of:

• Problem-solving framework
• Sample challenge solutions
• Technical assessment preparation

Testing in Software Development

Understanding testing fundamentals is crucial for technical assessments and coding practice. In this section:

• Learn about testing methodologies
• Understand automated testing principles
• Apply testing to improve code quality

When practicing on LeetCode, remember to apply these testing principles to validate your solutions before submission. Good test cases can help identify edge cases and improve your problem-solving approach.

Introduction to Technical Assessments

Technical coding assessments evaluate your coding skills. Learn about:

• Assessment format and structure
• Time management strategies
• Common problem types

Taking a technical coding assessment is primarily a problem-solving exercise. While these assessments may be on different platforms, practicing with LeetCode problems will help develop the critical thinking and algorithmic skills needed to succeed.

Recommended LeetCode Problems:

• Two Sum - A good starting problem for arrays and hash maps
• Valid Parentheses - Practice with stacks and string manipulation
• Reverse Linked List - Common data structure manipulation
• Maximum Subarray - Introduction to dynamic programming concepts
• Merge Two Sorted Lists - Handling multiple data structures

Remember to focus on understanding the problem-solving process rather than memorizing solutions. Break down each problem, identify patterns, and practice implementing efficient algorithms.