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I recently attempted an on-site technical test (1.5 hours, 3 questions) and struggled to solve any of them. I’d like to understand how to better prepare for this level.
The questions included:
Matrix border traversal (clockwise, handling edge cases)
Debugging an undo/redo history system (redo should reset after new action)
Implementing a Gradebook system with OOP (students, courses, GPA, averages, honor roll)
My background:
Basic Python knowledge
Mostly practiced small/isolated problems (e.g., LeetCode easy level)
Issues I faced:
Difficulty understanding long problem statements quickly
Trouble structuring full solutions (especially OOP design)
Weak debugging skills in existing codebases
Questions:
How should I transition from solving small problems to these full-length problems?
What topics should I prioritize for such tests?
Any recommended practice resources or patterns?
Thanks in advance.
