Unless an internship requires specific skills (such as SQL or CSS), almost all coding interviews will give you a choice of programming languages. Python, Java, and JavaScript are common options because they offer relatively easy syntax and lots of libraries to help you easily execute powerful operations. We recommend that you do all of your practice problems, technical screens, and interviews in Python. However, coding language preference is highly personal, so if you have more experience with another one, use it.

Why Python?

Easy to learn

Python is a great choice for beginners who are still learning how to code, as the language offers great documentation and many online tutorials.

Simple, Readable Syntax

Python reduces the number of lines of code you have to write and makes it easy to understand/explain your code.

Popularity

Interviewers will be able to help you with certain libraries and operations, and you’ll find extensive support online.

Easier Debugging

Python offers detailed error messages, fewer unexpected behaviors, and no type-mismatch errors (which will save you many headaches in the long run).