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@PebbleJournal362311 hours agoUnited States
How do I choose between two case approaches when both seem reasonable?
- Case Structuring
Sometimes I can think of two valid ways to structure the same problem and I waste time deciding which one is 'right.' How do I choose quickly in the interview?
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