Master Linked Lists for Coding Interviews: 8 Must-Solve LeetCode Problems

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  Master Linked Lists for Coding Interviews: 8 Must-Solve LeetCode Problems ⏱️  Estimated reading time: 16 minutes When you think about how software engineers work with data, they will tell you that data rarely behaves in an organized pattern (like a neat row of boxes); instead, data tends to grow, shrink, move around, and be very demanding regarding its flexibility. Linked lists were designed to solve this problem. A linked list is a linear data structure in which each piece of information called a node has two parts: 1) The piece of information that you want to store and 2) The address or reference to the address of the next node in the list so that the first and second nodes are linked together. Linked lists do not store the nodes in contiguous memory, thus eliminating time-consuming processes because insertion or deletion of nodes does not consist of shifting large numbers of nodes. Because linked lists are dynamic by nature, linked lists are used extensively withi...
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Jee Honest Journey

 I Dreamt of IIT Bombay – This Is What Really Happened after 10th, I had just one dream in mind — IIT Bombay.


Right after my board exams, I joined coaching classes in Pune. My father used to talk about IIT Bombay every single day. The goal was clear, the ambition strong — but the journey turned out to be very different from what I expected.Coming from a state board background, my basics were not strong. I struggled to understand theory, and as a result, I couldn’t solve many questions. Still, I used to complete all module exercises before anyone else. People were surprised by the speed, but the truth was, I couldn’t make it beyond the third batch.


Some of my friends kept moving to higher batches. I felt jealous, frustrated, and often questioned my own capabilities. Then came May — I gave my first full portion test. The result was a shocker. I wasn’t even qualifying for Mains. That’s when I changed gears. I stopped focusing on Advanced and started preparing specifically for Mains — solving PYQs, question banks, and revising the basics again.


At the same time, college started giving project files, assignments, and prelim exams. Balancing both was tough. When those ended and only JEE Advanced was left, I realized I had ignored Advanced preparation for too long. And by then, it was too late. I cleared Mains, but couldn’t crack Advanced.


The dream of IIT Bombay didn’t become reality.But somewhere along the way, I learned more than any exam could teach. I learned how to deal with pressure, how to adapt when the plan fails, and how to face my own limitations without running from them.


Today, I no longer define myself by an exam result. I value the effort, the discipline, and the mindset I built during those two years. And I know there are thousands of students who go through the same — who give their all, and still fall short.

This is for them. To let them know: Failing an exam doesn’t make you a failure. Giving up would have.And I didn’t.​

If you are a student anywhere in the world who's ever struggled with this dream ,  I'd love to hear your story too. Feel free to drop a comment. 

If this blog is connected to your experience, you might also like our latest post. The hidden Price of starting late for compitative exams

It explores how Procrastination and late beginnings can silently shape outcomes - often before the race even begins. 

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