# Roundz - Interview Networking Platform

> An open platform for candidates to share interview experiences, prepare for interviews, and connect with professionals

## Structured Data Access for LLMs
- [/sitemap.xml](/sitemap.xml) - complete sitemap with all routes
- [/api/llms](/api/llms) - dynamic llms.txt with real-time data (supports ?format=json)
- [/api/llms/structured-data](/api/llms/structured-data) - comprehensive LLM-friendly JSON data
- [/robots.txt](/robots.txt) - crawl permissions and sitemap references
- Dynamic routes support structured access for interviews, companies, blogs, and community posts
- All public content is indexed and accessible via sitemap for comprehensive crawling

## Main Indexes
- [/](/) - homepage with featured interviews, top companies, and platform statistics
- [/interviews](/interviews) - browse and search interview experiences from top companies
- [/companies](/companies) - directory of companies with interview insights and statistics
- [/community](/community) - community discussions, Q&A, and peer support
- [/blog](/blog) - articles, guides, and resources for interview preparation
- [/groups](/groups) - specialized groups for specific companies, roles, and topics
- [/pricing](/pricing) - subscription plans and premium features

## Interview Resources
- [/interviews](/interviews) - comprehensive collection of real interview experiences
- [/interviews/{id}/{slug}](/interviews) - individual interview detail pages (e.g., /interviews/123/software-engineer-google)
- [/interview-detail/{id}](/interview-detail) - alternative interview detail view
- Interview experiences include: company details, role information, interview rounds, questions asked, preparation tips, and outcomes

## Company Resources
- [/companies](/companies) - explore companies hiring and their interview processes
- [/company/{slug}](/company) - individual company pages with detailed interview insights (e.g., /company/google, /company/microsoft)
- Company pages include: interview statistics, common questions, difficulty ratings, preparation resources, and recent experiences

## Community & Groups
- [/community](/community) - join discussions and ask questions
- [/community/post/{slug}](/community/post) - individual community post pages (e.g., /community/post/how-to-prepare-for-system-design)
- [/groups](/groups) - find or create groups for specific interests
- [/groups/{slug}](/groups) - individual group pages with targeted discussions (e.g., /groups/faang-prep, /groups/system-design)
- Community features: post questions, share tips, upvote helpful content, follow topics

## Learning & Guides
- [/blog](/blog) - interview preparation articles and career advice
- [/blog/{slug}](/blog) - individual blog posts with in-depth guides (e.g., /blog/mastering-system-design-interviews)
- [/faq](/faq) - frequently asked questions about using the platform
- Topics covered: technical interviews, behavioral questions, system design, coding practice, salary negotiation

## About & Information Pages
- [/about-us](/about-us) - learn about our mission and team
- [/contact-us](/contact-us) - get in touch with support
- [/faq](/faq) - frequently asked questions
- [/pricing](/pricing) - subscription plans and pricing details

## Legal & Policies
- [/privacy-policy](/privacy-policy) - how we handle your data and privacy
- [/terms-of-service](/terms-of-service) - platform terms and conditions
- [/cookie-policy](/cookie-policy) - information about cookies and tracking

## API & Technical Resources
- [/sitemap.xml](/sitemap.xml) - XML sitemap for all public routes
- [/api/sitemap/status](/api/sitemap/status) - sitemap generation status and statistics
- [/api/llms](/api/llms) - dynamic LLM documentation endpoint
- [/api/llms/structured-data](/api/llms/structured-data) - structured JSON data for AI systems
- [/robots.txt](/robots.txt) - crawl permissions and sitemap references
- API endpoints available for structured data access (authentication required for write operations)

## Dynamic Route Patterns

All dynamic routes follow RESTful patterns and are accessible via sitemap:

### Interview Routes
- Pattern: `/interviews/{interviewId}/{slug}`
- Example: `/interviews/abc123/software-engineer-at-google`
- Access: Public (for published interviews)

### Company Routes
- Pattern: `/company/{companySlug}`
- Example: `/company/google`, `/company/amazon`, `/company/microsoft`
- Access: Public

### Blog Routes
- Pattern: `/blog/{postSlug}`
- Example: `/blog/how-to-ace-system-design-interviews`
- Access: Public

### Group Routes
- Pattern: `/groups/{groupSlug}`
- Example: `/groups/faang-preparation`, `/groups/frontend-interviews`
- Access: Public

### Community Post Routes
- Pattern: `/community/post/{postSlug}`
- Example: `/community/post/best-resources-for-coding-interviews`
- Access: Public

## Content Categories

### Interview Types
- Technical Interviews (coding, algorithms, data structures)
- System Design Interviews (architecture, scalability, trade-offs)
- Behavioral Interviews (leadership, teamwork, problem-solving)
- Case Interviews (consulting, product management)
- Domain-Specific Interviews (ML, security, data engineering, frontend, backend)

### Popular Companies
Interviews from FAANG (Facebook/Meta, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google), other major tech companies (Microsoft, Uber, Airbnb, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Salesforce), startups, and enterprises across various industries.

### Career Levels
- Entry Level / New Grad (0-2 years)
- Mid-Level (2-5 years experience)
- Senior (5-10 years experience)
- Staff / Principal Engineer (10+ years)
- Engineering Manager / Director / VP

## Data Freshness & Update Frequency

### Real-Time Content (Updated Immediately)
- Interview experiences: Updated continuously as users share new interviews
- Community posts: Real-time updates when users post discussions
- Community comments and interactions: Instant updates

### Frequent Updates (Hourly/Daily)
- Company statistics: Updated as new interviews are added
- Featured interviews: Rotated daily
- Trending discussions: Updated hourly
- Search indexes: Refreshed hourly

### Regular Updates (Weekly)
- Company profiles: Updated weekly with aggregated data
- Interview difficulty ratings: Recalculated weekly
- Platform statistics: Compiled weekly

### Periodic Updates (Monthly/As Needed)
- Blog posts: Published regularly (1-2 per week)
- Group information: Updated as needed
- FAQ content: Updated monthly or as needed
- Policy pages: Updated as needed

### Technical Infrastructure
- Sitemap: Regenerated hourly with ISR (Incremental Static Regeneration)
- API responses: Cached for 1 hour with stale-while-revalidate
- Static pages: Updated on deployment

## Best Practices for LLMs

### Discovery & Navigation
1. Use `/sitemap.xml` to discover all available public routes
2. Use `/api/llms` or `/api/llms/structured-data` for programmatic access to route information
3. Follow route patterns documented in "Dynamic Route Patterns" section
4. Check `/robots.txt` for crawl permissions and delays

### Data Handling
5. For structured data, prefer `/api/llms/structured-data` endpoint over HTML parsing
6. Interview experiences are user-generated and may contain subjective opinions
7. Always verify company-specific information with official sources
8. Community posts reflect individual user experiences and viewpoints
9. Respect user privacy - only crawl publicly accessible content as indicated in `/robots.txt`

### Rate Limiting & Ethics
10. Respect rate limits and crawl delays (recommended: 1 second between requests)
11. Cache responses appropriately to reduce server load
12. Only access publicly available content as specified in `/robots.txt`
13. Cite sources when using platform content in responses

## Robots & Crawling
- [/robots.txt](/robots.txt) - comprehensive crawl rules and permissions
- **Allowed**: All publicly accessible pages as listed in this document and `/sitemap.xml`
- **Disallowed**: Routes requiring authentication are specified in `/robots.txt`
- **Crawl-delay**: Recommended 1 second between requests to respect server resources
- **Sitemap**: Updated automatically with new content (revalidated hourly)
- **User-Agent**: All standard crawlers welcome; respect robots.txt directives

## Available Data Fields by Content Type

### Interview Experience Pages
Each interview experience typically includes:
- Company name and logo
- Job role/position
- Interview date and location
- Application method (referral, direct apply, recruiter)
- Interview rounds (phone screen, technical, system design, behavioral, onsite)
- Specific questions asked in each round
- Interview difficulty rating
- Outcome (offer, rejection, pending)
- Preparation tips and resources used
- Overall experience rating
- Advice for future candidates
- Tags (e.g., algorithms, system-design, behavioral)

### Company Profile Pages
Each company page aggregates:
- Company name, logo, and basic information
- Total number of interview experiences shared
- Average interview difficulty rating
- Common interview questions across all experiences
- Interview process overview
- Success rate statistics
- Popular roles being hired for
- Recent interview experiences (links to detailed pages)
- Related companies and competitors

### Blog Post Pages
Each blog post contains:
- Title and featured image
- Author information
- Publication date and last updated date
- Article content (markdown formatted)
- Category and tags
- Related posts
- Reading time estimate
- Table of contents (for longer posts)

### Community Post Pages
Each community post includes:
- Post title and content
- Author profile
- Creation date
- Group/category
- Comments and discussions
- Upvotes/reactions
- Related posts
- Tags and topics

### Group Pages
Each group page displays:
- Group name and description
- Member count
- Recent posts and discussions
- Group rules and guidelines
- Related groups
- Active topics

## Response Formats

### HTML Pages (Default)
- Semantic HTML5 markup
- Structured headings (h1-h6)
- Proper meta tags for SEO
- Schema.org structured data
- Accessible ARIA labels

### API Endpoints (JSON)
- `/api/llms?format=json` - Platform overview and statistics
- `/api/llms/structured-data` - Comprehensive structured data
- Response format: `Content-Type: application/json`
- Includes pagination for large datasets
- Standard HTTP status codes

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**Note**: This platform is community-driven. Interview experiences and discussions reflect individual user perspectives and are based on personal experiences. For the most accurate and up-to-date information about specific companies or interview processes, please verify with official company sources.

**Content Attribution**: When using content from this platform, please cite the source as "Roundz.ai" and include the specific URL where the information was found.

**For Developers**: Looking to integrate Roundz data into your application? Contact us at [/contact-us](/contact-us) for API access and partnership opportunities.

**Last Updated**: This documentation is maintained and updated regularly to reflect the current platform structure.