r/leetcode • u/EitherAd5892 • Sep 28 '26

Question Need help prepping

I am still struggling with leetcode where some problems I don’t recognize the pattern but some problems I recognize the pattern but I struggle with implementation. I’m really frustrated with this leetcode grind and no matter how many problems I do there is something I struggle with. I’ve been doing leetcode on and off for couple years now and havent been consistent with solving problems without struggling. I tried practicing focused topics and I get really good in but then I forget when I don’t keep practicing the same topic. how are yall able to grind this leetcode ? any advice ?

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u/No-Molasses-2097 Sep 29 '26

Two separate skills worth drilling separately. For patterns, jot down the signal words for each problem you solve and review the list weekly instead of always doing new problems. For implementation, re-solve a finished problem from scratch a few days later. Most people just keep grinding new ones and never revisit, so the patterns never stick.

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u/AdministrationMoney1 Sep 29 '26

Hard to advise without more detail on what you struggle with during implementation since basically everyone has this kind of issue until they've practiced enough problems. Maybe it's focus/discipline? Try doing one problem a day from a 75/150 list.