Overcomplicated a two-pointer problem and ignored the hint
Software Engineer L4·Onsite·2026
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The hint-ignoring is so relatable. I anchored on my own approach at Uber and the exact same thing happened. Once you invest in a design it is hard to let go.
Restating the hint out loud is the move. It forces you to actually process it instead of just acknowledging and continuing. Will use this.