[tareqak]

This topic of “is leetcode necessary?” and the more general topic of software engineering hiring practices appear regularly on this forum, but this time is the first time I am seeing someone mention panic disorders/panic attacks as part of the interview process. Other people might have mentioned it before here, but I do try to peruse the threads that relate to interviewing.

I am really grateful that you brought up this point as well sharing as your own experience 'ryandvm. My own experience when I fail to think of an answer to a leetcode question is extremely similar if not identical. I would add that my own experience is always a silent panic similar to how I experience going on a rollercoaster. Many people will scream out loud when they are going down a rollercoaster; I just clench the safety/restraining bar really, really tight and look onward while clenching my teeth. I am surprised that it took this long in my career to hear similar feelings expressed by someone else, but I am grateful that it did.

Thanks again 'ryandvm! I really appreciate it.