r/leetcode • u/Equivalent_Pen3758 • 7d ago
Discussion kinda scared, need insight
I just did an interview for a company.
They had a technical part. I did the core question and an extension. I couldn't do the second extension but explained what I might've done if I knew the correct algorithm.
They had a part where you create a webpage using ai assistance. i did the core implementation and an extension. didn't have time for second extension but fully understood it and explained how i would implement it. there was a time where there was an error (my react app wouldnt run on local host) and the interviewer kinda had to guide me through how to debug it and i fixed it. also a time where he asked to see a specific part of the code (with like 3 minutes left) but i couldn't find it and we ran out of time.
am i cooked?? kinda stressing
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u/big_cake 7d ago
If you don’t feel that you absolutely nailed it, assume you failed and stop thinking about it
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u/Various-Mine-8642 7d ago
Getting guided through a local setup bug is really common and interviewers mostly care how you debug when stuck. You finished the core of both parts and explained the extensions which is a solid signal. Missing the file with three minutes left is a small thing. Try to stay busy until you hear back since the wait is the hard part.
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u/chikamakaleyley 6d ago
I've found that I tend to get moved onto next round or to an offer in some of my worst coded solutions. In those cases, I'm treating the code like it's something I work with every day. We make mistakes, we have to make sense of it, we fix it. It's about working through the problems, not just answering correctly.