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Book · 2015

Cracking the Coding Interview

60 Java Programming Questions and Answers

by Chinmoy Mukherjee · Recommended by 2 people on 2 podcasts

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I'm sure you've heard of the cracking the coding interview book it's a very good resource.
Jason Calacanis · This Week in Startups · Apr 2020 Listen at 6:55

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There was like a book called Cracking the Coding Interview where they tell you about all those problems that are like weird, and that you have to like estimate, and that's how you apply.
Laurent Charignon The Peterman Pod · Jan 2026

Why people recommend it

Cracking the Coding Interview by Chinmoy Mukherjee is a widely utilized preparation guide designed to help software engineers master the complex algorithms, data structures, and problem-solving techniques required to pass rigorous technical job evaluations. On This Week in Startups, Jason Calacanis recommended the volume as a stellar resource for candidates navigating remote technical interviews and honing their foundational computer science skills. On The Peterman Pod, Laurent Charignon also mentioned the title while reflecting on the evolution of technical hiring, contrasting the unusual, estimation-heavy interview puzzles of his early career with the more structured methodologies represented in the book. Both podcasters illustrated how the guide has served as a cultural touchstone for generations of programmers trying to break into top technology companies. The conversations underscore the book's enduring status as a practical companion for job seekers attempting to demystify the high-stakes engineering interview process.

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“There was like a book called Cracking the Coding Interview where they tell you about all those problems that are like weird, and that you have to like estimate, and that's how you apply.”

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