I have an SDE1 interview with Amazon in India coming up in just 2 days, and I feel like I'm not fully prepared. While I know it's not the best time to dive deep into data structures and algorithms, I'm reaching out to the community for some quick survival tips. If you've gone through a similar experience and managed to pull off last-minute prep for a tech giant like Amazon, I'd love to hear what you did. Any resources, memorization techniques, or other clever tricks that you found effective would be greatly appreciated. I've done some coding and solved several LeetCode problems, but I've forgotten a lot of what I learned. Just trying to keep calm but feeling a bit anxious! Thanks!
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Honestly, the technical part isn't as tough as you'd think compared to some other big tech interviews. However, Amazon really emphasizes the behavioral portion, so make sure to prepare for that part as well! It's crucial to showcase how you align with their leadership principles.
You might want to quickly skim through *Cracking the Coding Interview*. It's a great resource for brushing up the basics and can help you spot patterns in coding problems just before the interview. Plus, it has a good mix of technical questions and behavioral insights that could be useful!
I’ve heard that too, but I've also read that the technical questions can vary widely based on the interviewer. Some might throw in really tough problems while others keep it simple. So, balancing both tech and behavioral prep is key!