So you've decided to tackle tech interviews? 🤔
Honestly, I've been there, bro. Tech interviews can be nerve-wracking, especially when you're staring at LeetCode problems thinking, 'Am I ever gonna use this in real life?' Truth is, I struggled with this dilemma for months. So here's what I've learned, sprinkled with some personal anecdotes and a dash of humor.My First Encounter with LeetCode
When I first tried LeetCode, I made this stupid mistake of diving straight into the hard problems. Spoiler: it took me 3 hours to debug what was a typo. If you're like me, you've probably wondered if those algorithmic challenges are really that important. 🤷♂️ Well, they are, but not for the reason you might think.Real Skills Versus Algorithmic Puzzles
In my experience, there's a fine line between mastering LeetCode problems and having real-world skills. While you might not use binary search trees daily, the structured thinking behind solving these puzzles is invaluable. Here's what actually worked for me after tons of trial and error: practice the basics.function reverseString(str) { return str.split('').reverse().join(''); } This snippet saved my project once, hope it helps you too! 
