How to Prepare for Technical Interviews, Part 2 - System Design

Here's a complete guide to prepping for technical interviews. This is part 2 of a 3-part video series on coding, system design and behavioral / leadership interviews at top tech companies.

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Part 1: Coding - https://youtu.be/7UlslIXHNsw
Part 2: System Design - https://youtu.be/9N2S3JZffeg
Part 3: Behavioral/Leadership - https://youtu.be/sv-3crA1img

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro
00:18 About this video series
01:24 Purpose of system design interviews
02:53 Resources you will need before you begin
07:06 6-step Strategy for effectively prepping
08:04 Step 1 - Understand interview structure
15:36 Step 2 - Catalogue interview questions
16:22 Step 3 - Practice individual sections
18:02 Step 4 - Identify your strengths
19:26 Step 5 - Build systems end-to-end
20:58 Step 6 - Practice under a timed setting
21:23 Final bit of advice

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