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How do I become a Code Ninja or Rockstar?

Hello friends,

I am a CS major but somehow I feel my programming skills are not great as to match to that of a code Ninja or Rockstar.

I have read most of the algorithms books, Data structures book but somehow I feel I am still falling short of being a good programmer.

I have the following books in mind to complete: a) Programming Pearls b) Programming Challenges.

I am not sure which one should I pick. I have been in industry for past 3 years and know coding languages like Java, C and Python but I haven't had the courage to take part in Google code jam. This is I did and due to my silly mistake I uploaded the wrong output to the code. I was able to solve two easy and 1 hard problems.

In short I wan't to code with ease so that I can crack any coding problems in MS, Google, LinkedIn, Facebook etc.

Don't consider this post as a way to crack the interviews of these companies. I just want to be a Code Ninja.

Thanks!

Looking for your suggestions and pointers.

9 points lipaktest 16 years ago 17 comments

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