A podcast for anyone who is preparing for a technical interview in the software engineering industry. Each episode covers algorithms, data structures, system design, and everything to get you ready for your next big interview.
Listen On Spotify Listen On Apple Podcasts Listen On YouTubeA quick, clear guide to cloud computing—how it works, why developers use it, and what makes it so important in interviews. Learn about scaling, containers, and the trade-offs between owning hardware and using the cloud.
Read MoreIn this episode of The Technical Interview, we break down Kafka — what it is, why it matters, and how it’s used in real-world applications. From its origins at LinkedIn to solving modern data and communication challenges, we’ll explain Kafka in simple terms and show you how producers, consumers, and topics all come together to power real-time systems. Whether you’re prepping for an interview or just curious about one of today’s hottest tech tools, this episode makes Kafka easy to understand.
Read MoreIn this episode of The Technical Interview, we dive into three essential data structures: lists, trees, and graphs. We'll break down their real-world analogies and how they help organize and process data more efficiently. Whether you're prepping for interviews or just curious about tech, we'll cover the basics of arrays, linked lists, binary trees, and graphs in a simple and digestible way. Tune in to gain a clearer understanding of these building blocks and level up your problem-solving skills! Plus, stick around for a fun programming joke at the end!
Read MoreDive into the crucial world of concurrency and synchronization in this episode of ‘The Technical Interview.’ We explore what these terms mean in the realm of computing, why they're vital for efficient programming, and how they can be mastered using various mechanisms like locks, atomics, and condition variables. Using everyday analogies, we make these complex concepts accessible and understandable.
Read MoreDive into the captivating world of distributed systems in this episode of “The Technical Interview.” Join us as we simplify this complex topic, comparing these systems to orchestras, cities expanding, and even resilient ships to help you understand how they work and why they’re so important.
Read MoreThis episode of "The Technical Interview" delves into the showdown between microservices and monolithic architectures. We cover essential contrasts, from scalability and deployment to complexity and operational overhead, with real-world examples.
Read MoreIn this episode, we unravel the complexities of containers, Docker, and Kubernetes. Learn how containers revolutionize software deployment, Docker simplifies containerization, and Kubernetes automates application management.
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