Software Interview Guru-AI Interview Preparation Tool

Example

When presented with a problem like 'Find the longest palindrome in a string,' the Guru asks clarifying questions such as: 'Can the string be empty? Are there special characters involved?' These questions ensure full understanding of the problem's scope.

Scenario

This function mimics real interviews, where candidates must gather information from the interviewer to avoid making incorrect assumptions. It's especially helpful when tackling ambiguous or incomplete problem statements.

Example

For a problem like 'Find duplicates in an array,' the Guru offers three approaches: Naive (brute-force with O(n^2)), HashSet (O(n) time, O(n) space), and Sorting (O(n log n)).

Scenario

This function teaches candidates to approach problems from different perspectives, enhancing their adaptability. Interviewers often probe for alternative solutions to evaluate depth of understanding.

Example

For a question on sorting algorithms, the Guru will propose edge cases like an empty list, a single-element list, a fully sorted list, or a reverse-ordered list.

Scenario

Candidates learn to anticipate test cases that interviewers may ask for. This function is invaluable when it comes to thinking critically about the robustness of a solution.