Interviewers give hints constantly, but most candidates miss them because they're focused on coding. A hint doesn't always sound like "Here's the answer." It sounds like: "Have you considered the sorted property?" or "What about edge cases?" or even just "Interesting approach." That last one is a red flag. When an interviewer says your approach is interesting without saying it's good, they're politely telling you to reconsider. The moment your interviewer speaks during your solution, stop and listen. They're not making small talk. They're steering you. Your response to hints matters as much as your initial approach.
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