The goal of the below is how to get to code complete (i.e. no bugs, functioning code). I have noticed many times that I know the pattern, start coding, and yet, I mess up when I write code.

I have found writing pseudocode to be the easiest way to flush out my thoughts. Below is a guide/hack book that I often use.

Some Useful links

• **Time and bug tracking**
• List of patterns and problems
• Patterns list
• Problems similar to grokking
• Discord Group for mocks, live sessions and resume

Observations

• Rate of code complete much higher when writing pseudocode
• Takes between 8-13 minutes to code a medium problem if pseudocode is written (Assuming it is around 20-30 lines).
• Pseudocode is taking around 9-30 minutes (depending on pattern and comfort level)
• On average 1-2 bugs per problem. Saw a pattern of missing out on different
• Keep forgetting how to declare Queues, Stacks, Iterator, and Comparator in Java without IntelliSense

Pseudocode

Things to focus on when writing pseudocode

Arrays

• Index manipulation results in IndexOutOfBounds. Check for conditions where there is +1 and -1.
• Make sure to write the formula to do index manipulation
• Two pointers and fast/slow pointer
  • Make sure to handle the case of pointer that is ahead else will get IndexOutOfBounds