Whiteboard interview

A whiteboard interview is one in which a candidate solves a problem by writing or drawing on a whiteboard or digital equivalent, common for algorithms and system design.

Write legibly, narrate your thinking, and leave room to edit. The reasoning matters more than perfect syntax.

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