Can you get a job with just LeetCode?

What LeetCode is good for

Many companies, especially large ones, use algorithm and data structure questions in their interviews. LeetCode is a good way to practice for those rounds: arrays, hash maps, trees, graphs, dynamic programming. Regular practice makes you faster and calmer under time pressure.

What LeetCode does not show

A resume with no projects often does not get you to the interview at all. And many interviews also ask about real work: system design, debugging, "tell me about a project you built." Algorithm practice does not teach you Docker, SQL tuning, logs, authentication or deploys.

How to split your time

If you are applying to companies known for algorithm interviews, give more time to LeetCode. If you are applying to startups or smaller companies, give more time to projects - they often use take-home tasks or practical interviews instead. A simple plan: a few problems a week, and one real project every one or two weeks.

Make your projects interview-ready

Pick projects close to the role: a rate limiter for backend, a production Dockerfile for DevOps, a secured login for security. Write each one up clearly so you can talk about it. HeyDevJob projects run in live cloud workspaces and each completed one goes on a public portfolio you can link from your resume.

Real Engineering work to put in your portfolio

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