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B · Practice · intermediate · ~40 min · Chapter 5 of 9

Mock interviews & take-homes

Practice aloud with real feedback. Treat take-homes as product samples — README, tests, clean commits.

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One mock interview

45 minutes with a friend or Pramp/Interviewing.io. Notes after. One improvement next time.

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Schedule and complete one mock this week.

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Chapter learning outcomes
  • Mock interview loop
  • Take-home craft
  • Feedback integration

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Side quest

Unknown question drill

Practice: "I don't know yet — here's how I'd find out…"