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CodingStart here. 7 questions · ~71 min
Linked List ReversalEasy
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Reverse a singly linked list in-place using iterative pointer manipulation.

RecursionLinked ListsArraysAlchemy
Two Sum with TargetEasy
Practice

Use a hash map to find two array elements that sum to a target in O(n) time.

Hash TablesArraysStringsAlchemy
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Execution15 questions · ~152 min
Prioritize Across Competing Data ProjectsEasy

Explain how you prioritize across multiple concurrent data engineering projects with competing stakeholder needs and limited capacity.

Trade-offsRoadmappingScope ManagementAlchemy
Resolve Conflict During Platform DeliveryEasy

Explain how you resolved a team conflict that was affecting execution, alignment, and delivery.

Trade-offsRisk AssessmentAlchemy
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More topics5 questions · ~51 min
Four Pillars of OOPEasy

Tests your knowledge of core OOP concepts and how they apply in code.

CommunicationOwnershipAlchemy
Optimizing Database QueriesMedium

Tests ability to improve query performance using indexing, query plans, and data modeling tradeoffs.

Joinsquery optimizationAggregationsAlchemy
Architecting Real-Time MessagingHard

Tests design of low-latency messaging using queues, delivery semantics, scaling, and client coordination.

InfrastructureStream ProcessingOrchestrationAlchemy
Product-Driven System DesignMedium

Assesses your ability to translate product needs into a sound system design.

system designAlchemy
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