Microsoft Interview
October 31, 2025 · 82 reads
Summary
I had a Microsoft DSA interview where I solved both coding problems correctly. My solutions were not optimal, but I'm curious about my chances of clearing the round.
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In my Microsoft DSA interview, I solved both coding problems correctly.
Q1: My solution was O(N²), while the optimal is O(N log N) — I couldn’t reduce it further during the interview.
Q2: My solution was O(N), while the optimal is O(log N).
Given this, what are the chances of clearing the round ?
Interview Questions (2)
1.
Optimal O(N log N) Solution for a Problem
Data Structures & Algorithms
My solution was O(N²), while the optimal is O(N log N) — I couldn’t reduce it further during the interview.
2.
Optimal O(log N) Solution for a Problem
Data Structures & Algorithms
My solution was O(N), while the optimal is O(log N).