Getting stuck in a coding interview is not game-over. If you find yourself seemingly unable to move forward on a coding problem, you have way more options at your disposal than you probably think. You see, there's lots of reasons engineers get stuck. Some are technical and some are psychological. Some are obvious and some are sneaky. And it's so tempting to throw your hands in the air, assume the problem is beyond your skill-level, and panic. Don't. Here's what you should do instead — so you might find yourself passing even when all hope seems lost.
How to finesse your way through a coding…
Getting stuck in a coding interview is not game-over. If you find yourself seemingly unable to move forward on a coding problem, you have way more options at your disposal than you probably think. You see, there's lots of reasons engineers get stuck. Some are technical and some are psychological. Some are obvious and some are sneaky. And it's so tempting to throw your hands in the air, assume the problem is beyond your skill-level, and panic. Don't. Here's what you should do instead — so you might find yourself passing even when all hope seems lost.