Recently practiced a Google-style Online Assessment for 2026 hiring preparation, and the experience was both challenging and exciting.

Pattern I noticed:

• 2 coding questions
• Strong focus on problem-solving ability
• Edge cases matter more than syntax
• Optimized solutions are extremely important

Topics frequently asked:

• Graphs
• Sliding Window
• Binary Search
• Dynamic Programming

Biggest learning:

Even medium-level problems feel hard under strict time pressure.

I realized that:

• Thinking approach matters more than memorized solutions
• Dry running examples saves time
• Contest practice helps a lot with speed and accuracy

Currently focusing on:

• Google-tagged LeetCode problems
• Weekly contests
• Improving problem-solving consistency

How are you all preparing for Google OA rounds in 2026?