Daily Affirmation | MSFT | Weekly Updates
Operating Rule
- Use one global prep week, but each bucket can have its own phase.
- Add new buckets only when the current routine feels stable.
Week Definition
- A prep week means Monday through Saturday.
- Sunday is off / reset / light planning only.
- Saturday is included, but should usually be used for catch-up, mocks, review, or weak-area repair rather than loading brand-new topics.
Current Week
Active log: Week 1 Updates
Use the active week page for:
- this week’s bucket phases and focus
- morning check-ins
- night wind-downs
- weekly review and carryover
Bucket Roadmap
| # | Bucket | Duration Style | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coding | 8 active bucket weeks | DSA, problem-solving, coding interview execution, pattern recognition, communication during coding |
| 2 | System Design | 8 active bucket weeks | Product Design, LLD, Architecture, scalability, distributed systems, tradeoffs, frontend/backend/system thinking |
| 3 | Behavioral | Light recurring track | Leadership, ownership, collaboration, conflict resolution, STAR stories |
| 4 | Stacks | 3-4 active bucket weeks + revision | React, Node.js, Azure, Aspire, telemetry, auth, frontend/backend architecture |
| 5 | Engg. Discussions | Lightweight continuous track | Engineering fundamentals, protocols, internals, tradeoffs, practical engineering discussions |
