From 035a59c235042e2e988a31be8e42dfd66a12ed55 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: deeaitch Date: Sat, 28 Mar 2026 08:16:03 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Initial commit --- README.md | 136 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 134 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 318eb62..7c1e9e8 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,3 +1,135 @@ -# beyond-interviews +# Beyond Interviews +## Real Engineering Problems -Interviews task discover \ No newline at end of file +--- + +## What is this? + +This project is about one simple question: + +> Do typical coding interview problems reflect real engineering work? + +Short answer: not really. + +But instead of complaining about it, this project tries to **understand why**. + +--- + +## Why this exists + +Many interview processes rely on: + +- LeetCode +- Codility +- algorithmic puzzles + +These tasks are: + +- abstract +- isolated +- time-pressured + +Real engineering is not. + +--- + +## What this project does + +For each interview problem, we: + +1. Look at the original task +2. Show the typical “interview solution” +3. Explain what it actually tests +4. Compare it with real-world engineering +5. Find (if possible) a real equivalent + +--- + +## Core idea + +There is a gap: + +``` +Interview problems ≠ Real engineering work +``` + +This project explores that gap. + +--- + +## Not a rant + +This is **not** about: + +- complaining +- mocking interviews +- saying "everything is useless" + +Instead: + +- understand what these problems measure +- show where they help +- show where they don’t + +--- + +## Engineering focus + +Special attention is given to **systems and embedded development**, where reality looks very different: + +- imperfect data +- hardware constraints +- memory limits +- timing issues +- debugging real systems + +--- + +## Repository structure + +``` +analysis/ + 01-.../ + 02-.../ +``` + +Each analysis contains: + +- explanation +- comparison +- conclusions +- sometimes code + +--- + +## How to read this + +Start with any analysis. + +Each one answers: + +> Would this problem appear in real engineering? + +--- + +## Why it matters + +Because solving puzzles ≠ building systems. + +And understanding the difference makes you a better engineer. + +--- + +## Status + +Work in progress. + +Problems are added when ready — no fixed schedule. + +--- + +## Author note + +This project started as a personal attempt to make interview preparation meaningful. + +If it helps someone else — even better.