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[kerryjoy]

let’s get real for a sec—LeetCode’s basically become the gym membership everyone in tech feels like they have to buy. People grind away at those algorithm puzzles for hours, chasing that sweet, sweet FAANG interview. I mean, I get it. Nailing a tough problem feels like hitting a three-pointer at the buzzer. You get that rush and think, “Yeah, I’m actually getting better at this.” And for beginners? It’s a pretty clear way to see if you’re leveling up or just spinning your wheels.

But honestly, sometimes I look at those questions and think—when am I ever gonna reverse a linked list in real life? Most software gigs are about, like, wrangling legacy code, figuring out why something’s crashing at 2am, or just trying not to lose your mind in another Zoom meeting. It’s teamwork, debugging, making stuff people actually use—not some algorithm deathmatch. So if you’re not a LeetCode ninja, does that mean you suck as an engineer? Nah, not even close. The whole thing can feel like a weird gatekeeping ritual, and tons of talented folks get filtered out just ‘cause they don’t vibe with those brain teasers.

And let’s not forget the burnout. You ever tried juggling a job, maybe school, family stuff, and then still found the energy to grind out 50 LeetCode problems? Yeah, me neither. It’s exhausting, and kind of unfair that landing a job can hinge on who has the time and nerves to keep up with it all. So yeah, LeetCode’s got its perks, but maybe it’s time the industry chills out a bit and stops pretending it’s the only way to spot real talent. There’s gotta be a better, more human way to pick good engineers—one that doesn’t turn everyone into algorithm robots.

 

[lioralace]

You got it exactly right. Indeed, LeetCode can improve problem-solving abilities, but it's not the only indicator of engineering talent. Solving specialized algorithm puzzles is not nearly as important as teamwork, debugging chaos, and creating maintainable systems in real-world development. Great engineers who simply don't thrive on that kind of grind are marginalized when LeetCode is treated like a golden ticket. It's time for hiring practices to prioritize practical skills over command-based binary tree inversion.