How I Prepared for Amazon & Google Interviews | My Coding Journey + Real Insights

In this video, I’m sharing my entire coding journey — from how I started in college, learned DSA, built projects, and prepared for FAANG interviews (including my Amazon experience). If you’re a student or fresher trying to figure out where to start — DSA, CGPA, projects, or interview prep — this video will give you a clear roadmap + real insights from my own experience. 💡 What’s inside this video ⏱ 00:00 – Intro 00:35 – My Coding Journey (from 1st year to placement) 03:13 – How I prepared for interviews 04:50 – Does CGPA really matter? 05:19 – Is DSA enough for FAANG? 06:13 – Tips, Tricks & Insights Useful Links -- Striver DSA Sheet – https://takeuforward.org/interviews/s... Blind 75 Questions – https://takeuforward.org/interviews/b... Neetcode 150 – https://neetcode.io/practice?tab=neet... DSA Udemy Course – https://www.udemy.com/course/datastru... InterviewBit: https://www.interviewbit.com/courses/... Key Takeaways How to start your coding journey from scratch Why consistency intensity when learning DSA How to make a strong resume & portfolio The real truth about CGPA vs skills How to prepare for behavioural & technical rounds My top 10 practical tips for FAANG prep Connect with me – Linkedin:   / sweety-sinduria-0992a3208   Instagram:   / just.sweety.things   If you’re preparing for placements Don’t stress — everyone’s journey looks different. Just stay consistent, learn something new every day, and believe that your effort will pay off. 🌻 If this video helped you even a little, please like, comment, and subscribe — it really supports the channel! DISCLAIMER: While I am employed at Amazon, all opinions, views, and statements made in this video are entirely my own and do not represent Amazon, its affiliates, or any of its subsidiaries in any way. #CodingJourney #AmazonSDE #FAANGPreparation #DSA #InterviewPreparation #CSStudents #PlacementTips #TechCareer #CodingMotivation #striver