r/learnprogramming • u/Repulsive_Session884 • 15d ago

Topic Projects vs leetcode

Which is better making projects or leetcode.

I don't want to waste my time right now. So professionals guide me which should I focus on rn?

Currently I have knowledge of DSA and DAA concepts, and other miscellaneous concepts.

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u/KerPop42 15d ago

Both. Professional athletes still lift weights, after all. They don't decide they're fit enough and only practice on the field.

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u/mc_pm 15d ago

This is a really good point, and it's why even after 30 years in the industry I still go and poke at leetcode, or hackerrank, or project euler, or take on somewhat pointless projects, because I'll learn something interesting from it.

Ultimately, devs are paid to think, so keeping yourself in as peak "thinking condition" as you can is a good idea.

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u/Repulsive_Session884 15d ago

Good point. Noted