Software Engineering
4.6 / 5.0
Cracking the Coding Interview
189 programming questions and solutions to help you prepare for technical interviews at top companies.
Tunde "Gadget" Bakare
Fintech Analyst
Reviewed on January 29, 2026
Core Engineering Concepts
1
Big O Notation2
Data Structures3
Algorithms4
System DesignTechnical Merits
- Comprehensive prep
- Clear solutions
- Insight into hiring processes
Limitations
- Focuses on interview logic, not daily coding
- Very heavy book
The Verdict
"The mandatory companion for technical interview prep."
Technical Specifications
Primary Author
Gayle Laakmann McDowell
Target Difficulty
Intermediate
Best Suited For
Job seekers and students.
Technical Breadth
708 Pages