A pragmatic exploration of Go, JavaScript, Python, and C++ in the high-stakes context of technical interviews. This living guide compares syntax, performance, paradigms, and practical usability to help you pick the right tool for the job.
A side-by-side look at iteration patterns across JavaScript, Python, Go, and C++, comparing lambdas, traditional for loops, method chaining, and the tradeoffs between readability, control, and performance.
In technical interviews and problem-solving scenarios, the programming paradigm you apply can often matter more than the language itself. This article explores how problem types align with paradigms, how languages express them, and why flexibility in approach is a more valuable asset than syntax memorization.