To further clarify :) leetcode trivia & tricks != Algorithms/Computer Science.

Knowing the difference between arrays and linked lists is one thing, but knowing the puzzle tricks such as sliding windows, two pointers or some exotic DSs that are only used in such puzzles is another thing.

I think I mostly agree with this

> I mean making your entire interview just algorithms is stupid, yes

That's what recruiters do when they use leetcode-type problems as their first interview to filter out the bulk of their applicantions.