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Yes. Freshers are usually evaluated more on DSA, while experienced candidates are often assessed on both DSA and System Design.
DSA vs System Design: Which Is Harder?
Do FAANG companies ask both DSA and System Design?
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For most beginners and placement aspirants, DSA feels harder. For experienced engineers, System Design is often more challenging.
DSA is generally more important because most fresher interviews and coding rounds focus heavily on problem solving and algorithms.
No. Most students benefit from mastering DSA first and then moving to System Design later.
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