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I'm Jay Wengrow, and I'm considering starting a Leetcode newsletter of sorts
UPDATE: Thank you all for your interest! Okay, it looks like I'll be starting this after all. It may take me a little bit to
get into the groove, so please bear with me as I get this project underway. You can sign up for the newsletter here.

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Hi everyone! This is Jay Wengrow, author of A Common-Sense Guide to Data Structures and Algorithms. I've seen
the book recommended a few times on Reddit, so figured this might be a good crowd to ask.

First off, I'll admit that I'm a Reddit newbie, so forgive me if I'm not doing this right :)

An idea for a new project popped into my head, and I'm thinking about taking it on if enough people would be
interested.

The idea is that I'd create a newsletter in which I solve Leetcode problems. I'll create videos (and code) to explain
the way I approach each problem, and walk through a solution.

In particular, I will emphasize the general *patterns* for solving these types of problems. So I won't simply be
solving Problem No. 1382, but will lay out a framework for identifying what category of problem we're dealing
with, and what tools are best used for that category.

The newsletter would be free, but I'd likely promote my books or other products that I may create down the line.

I'm busy writing my book's sequel, so I'm being careful to not take on additional work unless people would gain
from it. And so, please comment if this is something that you'd want to sign up for.

Also, if you have any ideas for what would make the newsletter great, I'd love to hear your suggestions!

Thank you!

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ajfoucault • 10mo ago

Jay, I bought and read twice through the 2nd edition of your Common Sense book, and I must say,
CONGRATULATIONS on writing one of the most approachable books for algorithms.

I am so interested in the newsletter, and would sign up the moment it gets released. Thank you!

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jay-wengrow OP • 10mo ago

Wow! Thanks for the amazing feedback - it means so much to me. I just added a signup link in my post if
you'd like to join.

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[deleted] • 10mo ago

Yup, I'd sign up to that.

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jay-wengrow OP • 10mo ago

Amazing, thank you! I just added a signup link in my post.

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Professional-Peak-44 • 10mo ago

Sign me up for the newsletter. I'm currently reading your book.

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jay-wengrow OP • 10mo ago

Nice! Okay, hopefully the videos will complement the book well. I just added a signup link in my post.

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UnionWorth7364 • 10mo ago

Yes!!!

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Crybabygirl94 • 10mo ago

Yesss sign me up too please

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jay-wengrow OP • 10mo ago

Ha - okay, I just added a signup link in my post.

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Look-Standard • 10mo ago

Yes please

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jay-wengrow OP • 10mo ago

Amazing, thank you. I just added a signup link in my post.

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DanteIsBack • 10mo ago

Sign me up pls!

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jay-wengrow OP • 10mo ago

Thanks for your interest! I just added a signup link in my post.

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ppjuyt • 10mo ago

Yup

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jay-wengrow OP • 10mo ago

Great, thanks! I just added a signup link in my post.

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Dads_Hat • 10mo ago

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Sign me up. Love the book

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jay-wengrow OP • 10mo ago

Yay, I really appreciate the feedback, thanks! I just added a signup link in my post.

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arkvesper • 10mo ago

sounds cool to me, I'd sign up

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jay-wengrow OP • 10mo ago

Great to know, thanks! I just added a signup link in my post if you're interested.

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candycornpumpkin • 10mo ago

Yes! Loved the book, would totally sign up for the newsletter

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jay-wengrow OP • 10mo ago

Thanks for the nice feedback! I'm thrilled that you liked it. I hope that you'll enjoy these videos too - I just
added a signup link in my post.

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zhoushmoe • 10mo ago

sign me up!

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jay-wengrow OP • 10mo ago

Gotcha! I just added a signup link in my post so you can join.

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Unseen_Platypus • 10mo ago

Would also sign up

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Amazing, thank you! I just added a signup link in my post. Create

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sidharth551 • 10mo ago

I’d sign up

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jay-wengrow OP • 10mo ago

Thanks for the vote of confidence! I just added a signup link in my post.

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Aggravating_Crew9345 • 10mo ago

Id sign up as well

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jay-wengrow OP • 10mo ago

Great, thanks! I just added a signup link in my post.

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lowtec • 10mo ago

I would sign up

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jay-wengrow OP • 10mo ago

Thanks for the feedback! I just added a signup link in my post if you're interested.

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Junior_Incident3296 • 10mo ago

Ok

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jay-wengrow OP • 10mo ago

Thanks! I just added a signup link in my post if you'd like to join.

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Sign me up! I love your book so much. It's very clear and I'm going through it currently.

Thank you!

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jay-wengrow OP • 10mo ago

Thank you for the feedback! It means a lot to me. I hope I can do the same with these videos. I just added
into my post a link for signing up.

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Fun-Fan-3579 • 10mo ago

Yes. Would love to

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jay-wengrow OP • 10mo ago

Thanks for your input! I just added a signup link in my post.

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AppleseedII • 10mo ago

Sounds amazing, I would sign up

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jay-wengrow OP • 10mo ago

Great, thank you! I just added a signup link in my post.

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aryan1576 • 10mo ago

I would sign up as well

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jay-wengrow OP • 10mo ago

Excellent, thanks! I just edited my post to include a signup link.

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Fermi-energy • 10mo ago

Would love to sign up!

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jay-wengrow OP • 10mo ago

Thanks for the support! I just added a signup link in my post.

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Mountain_Camera_1974 • 10mo ago

Would love to sign up for this

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jay-wengrow OP • 10mo ago

Thanks for the feedback! I've decided to launch this, so you can now join with a link I just added to my
post.

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Away_Alarm_5981 • 10mo ago

Yes

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jay-wengrow OP • 10mo ago

Great - if you'd like to join, I just added a link up top.

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baijh_briyani • 10mo ago

I would like to sign up

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jay-wengrow OP • 10mo ago

Nice, thank you! I just included a link above for joining.

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instapoppins • 10mo ago

This would be great for someone who really wants to understand the question structure rather than blindly
solving it. I've seen that at times, if I'm stuck with one method of solving a problem, it takes some time for me
to think a different approach and reason it out. Thank you!!! It would be great to have a logical explanation of
why to solve a problem a certain way.

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That's my goal exactly. I hope I can deliver! I'll take all feedback you have along the Create
way. I added a link
above if you're interested in signing up.

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Vivid_Ordinary2108 • 10mo ago

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sign me up!

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jay-wengrow OP • 10mo ago

For sure! I just added a link above where you can join.

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[deleted] • 10mo ago

Sign me up too.

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jay-wengrow OP • 10mo ago

It looks I'm launching this thing after all - I just included a link up top to join.

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aelius_seianus • 10mo ago

Subscribed

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jay-wengrow OP • 10mo ago

Sweet! I just added a link above to join.

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goblueioe42 • 10mo ago

Jay, this is what I need in my life right now. I would be happy to help peer review some examples if you need
the help!

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goblueioe42 • 10mo ago

Just signed up. Admittedly I still have to finish your algorithms book ( hardcover) which i have
stopped and started a few times. Looking forward to the newsletter

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Automatic-Jury-6642 • 10mo ago

Yes

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jay-wengrow OP • 10mo ago

Great! I just added a link if you'd like to join.

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ScaryTree3371 • 10mo ago

Do it man! I'm reading your amazing book as a warmup before "Algorithms Illuminated" series. Definitely,
you have a talent for explaining stuff.

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jay-wengrow OP • 10mo ago

Wow, thank you! I really appreciate the feedback. Well, it looks like I'll be starting this thing. I just added a
link above if you want to sign up.

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Tennis-Guilty • 10mo ago

I’d definitely sign up!

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jay-wengrow OP • 10mo ago

Thanks for your interest! I just added a link to join.

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jihhwa • 10mo ago

I’m currently reading your book and I appreciate how clear and easy to follow the explanations are! Thank
you for writing the book and I’m already looking forward to the sequel 😄🤓

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jay-wengrow OP • 10mo ago

Thanks - I really appreciate that! I'm looking forward to the sequel too, lol - trying to get it done!

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xdiztruktedx • 10mo ago

I’ve only partially read your book but plan to revisit it very soon. It was really good and plan to use it in my
upcoming dsa course. I’d definitely be interested in your newsletter.

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jay-wengrow OP • 10mo ago

Thank you for the wonderful feedback - and good luck on your course!

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[deleted] • 10mo ago

lil bro is an influencer trying to grift

"The newsletter would be free, but I'd likely promote my books or other products that I may create down the
line."

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