Python Interview Preparation

Python is the foundational, versatile language driving modern data science, machine learning, and software engineering. Mastering efficient and idiomatic Python coding is, therefore, critical for succeeding in high-stakes technical interviews.

This book is a practical guide designed to help you master Python programming through real interview-level coding challenges. With 100 curated problems, it focuses on strengthening your problem-solving skills and deepening your understanding of core concepts. Each challenge is paired with a detailed, easy-to-follow solution. The problems range from basic string manipulation to advanced topics like recursion, dynamic programming, and object-oriented design. The goal is to help you build confidence and improve your coding style step-by-step.

By the end of the book, you will possess the technical fluency in Python and the robust algorithmic thinking needed to confidently approach any technical interview question, directly preparing you to secure your next role as a competent software engineer.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
● Master core Python language constructs.
● Implement OOP using classes and inheritance.
● Optimize array and string manipulation techniques.
● Apply efficient binary search and quicksort.
● Solve problems using recursion and backtracking.
● Employ memoization and tabulation for optimization.
● Master complex graph and tree traversals.

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR
This book targets software developers, students, and job seekers with basic Python knowledge. It requires fundamental programming experience for mastering data structures, algorithms, and technical interview preparation.

1. Python Basics and Syntax
2. Object-Oriented Programming
3. Data Structures Arrays and Strings
4. Searching and Sorting Algorithms
5. Recursion and Backtracking
6. Dynamic Programming
7. Graphs and Trees
8. Advanced Topics and System Design
Appendix

Ashutosh Shashi is a software architect with over two decades (over 20 years) of experience in designing enterprise systems for global clients in retail, travel, hospitality, education, manufacturing, public sector, and finance. He is certified in AWS, GCP, Azure, PMP, and TOGAF 9.0. Over 48,000 students have learned from his Udemy courses, in addition to his published books. He additionally produces simple and practical tech content for his YouTube channel, IT in Focus, and publishes blog posts on Medium to assist learners and professionals in career development.