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Why do people think that data structures and algorithms (DSA) interview questions are harder than working in a large codebase?


Chris DuBois
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Many software engineers struggle with DSA interview questions but find working in real-world projects easier. Why is there such a disconnect between coding interviews and actual development work? Do companies overemphasize algorithms during hiring?

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