August 11, 2022

Very First Tech Interview - Amazon

AJ Barea
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Programming Practice Resources

LinkDescription
CodewarsA community-driven site with coding challenges that help you learn and grow. Ranking up as you solve problems feels like a game—super motivating.
LeetcodeIdeal for practicing interview-style questions. It’s got a huge problem library you can sort by topic or difficulty.
HackerRankAmazon uses this in their hiring process, so it’s a must-know. It offers challenges and projects to sharpen your skills.
Cracking the Coding InterviewThe go-to book for tech interviews. It breaks down common questions and teaches a structured problem-solving approach.
Microsoft LearnA free platform with learning paths for all kinds of tech. It’s always fresh with new content.
Amazon AWS EducateHands-on AWS experience with tutorials and courses—perfect for diving into cloud tech.

Final Thoughts

"You always pass failure on your way to success."

-- Mickey Rooney

These resources turned coding practice into something I genuinely enjoy. If you’re an aspiring programmer, give them a try. Failure’s just a pit stop on the road to success—keep coding, keep learning, and don’t quit.