Product Description
Programming Interviews Exposed
2nd Edition

The pressure is on during the interview process but with the right preparation, you can walk away with your dream job. This classic book uncovers what interviews are really like at America's top software and computer companies and provides you with the tools to succeed in any situation. The authors take you step-by-step through new problems and complex brainteasers they were asked during recent technical interviews.

50 interview scenarios are presented along with in-depth analysis of the possible solutions. The problem-solving process is clearly illustrated so you'll be able to easily apply what you've learned during crunch time. You'll also find expert tips on what questions to ask, how to approach a problem, and how to recover if you become stuck. All of this will help you ace the interview and get the job you want.

What you will learn from this book

* Tips for effectively completing the job application
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Ways to prepare for the entire programming interview process
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How to find the kind of programming job that fits you best
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Strategies for choosing a solution and what your approach says about you
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How to improve your interviewing skills so that you can respond to any question or situation
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Techniques for solving knowledge-based problems, logic puzzles, and programming problems

Who this book is for

This book is for programmers and developers applying for jobs in the software industry or in IT departments of major corporations.

Wrox Beginning guides are crafted to make learning programming languages and technologies easier than you think, providing a structured, tutorial format that will guide you through all the techniques involved.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 65 reviews)

Practical Tips for Programming Interviews

This book contains valuable, practical tips for doing well in programming interviews. It has a well-rounded set of sample questions. These questions aren't exhaustive, but they give you a good idea of what to expect and how to approach problems in an interview setting.
November 24, 2008

Awesome Book! Must have for everyone preparing for Software Development interviews

As heard, the best interview preparation book I have ever read. Examples make it much more interesting. Recommended for everyone taking the S/W Development Interviews!
November 01, 2008

Timely

I got it on time as notified. The book is in good condition when it arrived.
October 03, 2008

OK but don't rely on this book alone.

I bought this book primarily for the walk-thrus in puzzle solving and eventually came to the conclusion that it did an OK job but not great one. The solutions are often sub-optimal and overly complicated (sloppy), but the biggest problem I have with the book is that is doesn't really develop generalized and reliable approaches to solving problems. Probably the starkest example of this is in the treatment of recursive routines. It talks a lot about recursive solutions but it doesn't provide much guidance in identifying and implementing them.

Overall if you are preparing for a technical interview I would definitely not rely on this book alone. Studying computer algorithms and data structures may be more beneficial.
September 27, 2008

Good book for CS people or people who need to find a job in CS.

Good book for CS people or people who need to find a job in CS.
May 23, 2008

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