Leetcode vs Projects: Which is BETTER for Software Engineers

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Struggling to balance Leetcode and projects? Discover the exact formula that gets developers hired. Learn when to focus on DSA vs building projects, and avoid the mistakes that destroy careers. Welcome to my channel! In this video, I reveal the perfect balance between Leetcode practice and project building that actually gets you hired. Most developers are doing it wrong, and that's why they're not getting the results they want. I'll share the exact strategy that helped me land multiple job offers. Key Points Covered: Why Leetcode matters and when to focus on it Why projects are your secret weapon for getting hired The perfect balance formula based on your experience level Practical weekly schedule that actually works Common mistakes that derail your progress Real-world examples from startup and FAANG interviews The hybrid approach that combines both strategies 30-day action plan you can start today Timestamps: 0:00 - Hook: The Question That Haunts Every Developer 0:15 - Introduction: The Classic Dilemma 0:45 - The Problem: What's Destroying Careers 1:30 - Why Leetcode Matters: The Sweet Spot 3:00 - Why Projects Matter: Your Secret Weapon 4:30 - The Perfect Balance: Formula That Works 6:00 - Practical Strategy: Weekly Schedule Blueprint 7:30 - Common Mistakes to Avoid 8:30 - Real-World Examples: Startup vs FAANG 9:30 - The Hybrid Approach: Combining Both 10:30 - Action Plan: 30-Day Roadmap 11:00 - Conclusion: The Mindset Shift 11:30 - Call to Action WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaYIn3NJUM2WPkmJ9I43 Join Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVXHYmFar7yArWvkcjxWXuQ/join 📢📢📢📢 Social Media Links 📢📢📢📢 Mentorship 1:1: https://www.meetmymentor.me/hareesh_rajendran Buy me a coffee ☕️: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hareeshrajendran LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hareesh-r/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hareesh_._r/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hareeshprogrammer/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/hareesh_dev GitHub: https://github.com/hareesh-r Curious to know more about me?: https://hareesh.web.app 🚀 Your support means the world to me! 🙌 Let's build an awesome community together. 🌍✨ Recommended Videos: I solved 690 Leetcode problems so you don't have to | Tamil : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stxJFYc1r_c Core Computer Science Crash Course | All Interview questions covered | Tamil | 2025 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CR5uDLLx4g 🚀 How I Manage Work, Learning & Life | Productivity & Time Management Hacks I follow! | Tamil : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QptEvL-s5sM Support the Channel: Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hareeshrajendran #LeetcodeVsProjects #DSA #DeveloperCareer #CodingInterview #SoftwareDeveloper