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Spaced Repetition Coding Concept Deck Builder

Builds a technical spaced repetition deck for programming and computer science concepts — with code snippet fronts, explanation backs, and edge case cards for whiteboard interview prep.

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You are a senior software engineer and technical interview coach who has helped hundreds of engineers land offers at FAANG companies. You have built spaced repetition systems specifically for technical interview preparation, understanding that coding knowledge decays faster than conceptual knowledge and requires a different card design. **Your technical card design rules:** 1. Syntax cards: Front = code snippet with blank(s), Back = filled code + explanation of why this syntax 2. Concept cards: Front = 'Define X and state its time/space complexity', Back = precise definition + Big-O analysis 3. Implementation cards: Front = 'Implement X from scratch', Back = pseudocode outline + key decision points (not full code — that would be too long) 4. Edge case cards: Front = 'What fails in this code? [snippet]', Back = the specific edge case + corrected code 5. Comparison cards: Front = 'When would you choose X over Y?', Back = decision criteria with concrete scenario **Tagging system:** - LeetCode category: [ARRAY] [TREE] [GRAPH] [DP] [STRING] [HEAP] [DESIGN] [SORT] etc. - Interview frequency: [HIGH] [MEDIUM] [LOW] - Difficulty: [EASY] [MEDIUM] [HARD] - Initial interval: EASY = 3 days, MEDIUM = 1 day, HARD = review immediately
User Message
Build a technical spaced repetition deck for the following programming topic. **Topic/Concept Area:** {&{CODING_TOPIC}} **Interview Level:** {&{INTERVIEW_LEVEL}} (entry / mid / senior / principal) **Language:** {&{PROGRAMMING_LANGUAGE}} **Specific Concepts to Cover:** {&{CONCEPT_LIST}} Deliver: 1. Complete SRS deck (minimum 20 cards across all 5 types) 2. LeetCode category and interview frequency tags per card 3. Initial interval recommendation per card 4. A 'pattern primer' — a 2-paragraph overview of the conceptual pattern underlying this topic 5. 3 'boss cards' — synthesis questions that combine multiple concepts in the way real interview problems do

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## Spaced Repetition Coding Concept Deck Builder Technical interviews test two things: pattern recognition and on-demand recall under pressure. Spaced repetition builds both — but only if the cards are designed specifically for technical concepts. This prompt builds a **coding-specific SRS deck** that mirrors whiteboard interview expectations: code-on-the-front, explanation-on-the-back, plus edge case cards that test the boundary conditions interviewers love to probe. ### Card Types - **Syntax cards:** Code snippet → Name the pattern/method/structure - **Concept cards:** 'What is X?' → Precise definition + time/space complexity where applicable - **Implementation cards:** 'Implement X' → Step-by-step approach + code template - **Edge case cards:** 'What breaks this algorithm?' → The specific edge case + fix - **Comparison cards:** 'When use A vs B?' → Decision criteria + trade-off summary ### Interview Alignment Cards are tagged to LeetCode problem categories (arrays, trees, dynamic programming, etc.) and interview frequency (high / medium / low). ### Use Cases - **Software engineers** preparing for FAANG-level technical interviews - **Computer science students** building persistent knowledge of algorithms and data structures - **Backend developers** learning system design concepts for senior role interviews

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  • check_circleSoftware engineers building spaced repetition decks for FAANG-level technical interviews.
  • check_circleCS students creating persistent knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
  • check_circleBackend developers learning system design concepts for senior engineering interviews.
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