Elements of Programming Interviews

Have you ever... • Wanted to work at an exciting futuristic company? • Struggled with an interview problem that could have been solved in 15 minutes? • Wished you could study real-world computing problems? If so you need to read Elements of Programming Interviews (EPI). The core of EPI is a collection of 300 problems with detailed solutions including over 100 figures and 250 tested programs. The problems are challenging well-motivated and accessible. They are representative of the questions asked at interviews at the most exciting companies. The book begins with a summary of patterns for data structure algorithms and problem solving that will help you solve the most challenging interview problems. T his is followed by chapters on basic and advanced data structures algorithm design concurrency system design probability and discrete mathematics. Each chapter starts with a brief review of key concepts and results followed by a deep and wide set of questions. EPI concludes with a summary of the nontechnical aspects of interviewing including common mistakes strategies for a great interview perspectives from across the table negotiating the best offer and much more. "This book is the best compilation of programming related problems I have seen. It is a great resource for a diverse set of topics when preparing for technical interviews as a quick refresher in a subject area or when you are just looking for a brain teaser to chall enge yours elf." Shashank Gupta / Scaligent formerly Engineering Manager A Senior Engineering Manager Yahoo! Manager of Software Development Cisco Systems. [NOTE: THE BOOK COVERS EXAMPLE IN C/C++]