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OOP concepts include encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction, fundamental for object-oriented programming.
Encapsulation: Bundling data and methods that operate on the data within one unit (e.g., a class).
Inheritance: Mechanism where a new class derives properties and behavior from an existing class (e.g., a 'Dog' class inheriting from an 'Animal' class).
Polymorphism: Ability to present the same i...
Java is a high-level, object-oriented programming language designed for portability and performance across platforms.
Developed by Sun Microsystems in 1995, now owned by Oracle.
Java is platform-independent due to the Java Virtual Machine (JVM).
It follows the principle of 'Write Once, Run Anywhere' (WORA).
Java is widely used for building enterprise applications, mobile apps (Android), and web applications.
Example: A...
OOP (Object-Oriented Programming) is a programming paradigm based on objects and classes to structure software design.
Encapsulation: Bundling data and methods that operate on the data within one unit (e.g., a class).
Inheritance: Mechanism where a new class derives properties and behavior from an existing class (e.g., a 'Dog' class inheriting from an 'Animal' class).
Polymorphism: Ability to present the same interfa...
Inheritance is a fundamental OOP concept allowing a class to inherit properties and methods from another class.
Promotes code reusability by allowing new classes to use existing code.
Supports method overriding, enabling a subclass to provide a specific implementation.
Example: A 'Dog' class can inherit from an 'Animal' class, gaining its properties like 'legs' and methods like 'eat'.
Facilitates a hierarchical classi...
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OOP in Java is a programming paradigm based on objects, encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism for better code organization.
Encapsulation: Bundling data and methods that operate on the data within one unit (class). Example: private variables with public getters/setters.
Inheritance: Mechanism where one class inherits properties and behaviors from another. Example: class Dog extends Animal.
Polymorphism: Abilit...
The Singleton design pattern restricts a class to a single instance and provides a global access point to that instance.
Ensures a class has only one instance.
Provides a global point of access to that instance.
Useful for managing shared resources, like database connections.
Implemented using private constructors and static methods.
Example in Java: public class Singleton { private static Singleton instance; private S...
A HashMap uses a hash table to store key-value pairs, allowing for efficient data retrieval and storage.
HashMap uses an array of buckets to store entries, where each bucket can hold multiple entries in case of collisions.
A hash function computes an index based on the key, determining where to store the value in the array.
When two keys hash to the same index, a collision occurs, which is typically handled using cha...
Exception handling in Java is crucial for managing errors and maintaining program flow using try-catch blocks.
Use try-catch blocks to catch exceptions: try { // code that may throw an exception } catch (ExceptionType e) { // handle exception }
Use finally block for cleanup: try { // code } catch (Exception e) { // handle exception } finally { // cleanup code }
Throw exceptions using '...
.NET is a software development framework created by Microsoft, enabling developers to build applications for various platforms.
.NET Framework: The original version, primarily for Windows applications, supports languages like C# and VB.NET.
.NET Core: A cross-platform, open-source version of .NET that allows developers to build applications for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
.NET 5 and later: Unified platform that combin...
An .exe file is an executable file format used to run programs on Windows operating systems.
Executable Format: .exe files contain a program that can be executed directly by the operating system.
Windows OS: Primarily used in Windows environments, .exe files are not natively supported by other operating systems like macOS or Linux.
Installation Packages: Many software applications are distributed as .exe files, such ...
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Interview questions for Software Engineer position
Describe recent project and technologies used
Explain dependency injection and differences between Rest and Soap
Differentiate Monolithic and Microservice architecture
List features of Java 8 and write programs using Java 8
Provide pseudo code for sorting a list of integers without using Java 8 sort method
Define functional interface and its annotation
Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS) is a scalable data storage service for big data analytics in the cloud.
ADLS is designed for big data analytics, allowing storage of large amounts of unstructured data.
It integrates seamlessly with Azure services like Azure Databricks and Azure HDInsight.
ADLS supports hierarchical namespace, enabling efficient organization of data in directories.
It provides fine-grained access control usin...
An integration pipeline automates the process of integrating code changes into a shared repository, ensuring quality and consistency.
Continuous Integration (CI) is a key component, where developers frequently merge code changes.
Automated tests run on each integration to catch bugs early, e.g., unit tests, integration tests.
Build automation tools like Jenkins or Travis CI are often used to manage the pipeline.
Deployment...
Transfer data from on-premise SQL Server to Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS) and then to Azure SQL Database efficiently.
Use Azure Data Factory: Create a pipeline in Azure Data Factory to copy data from SQL Server to ADLS using the Copy Data tool.
Linked Services: Set up linked services in Azure Data Factory for both the on-premise SQL Server and ADLS to facilitate data transfer.
Integration Runtime: Use a Self-hosted Integ...
Azure Databricks is an Apache Spark-based analytics platform optimized for Azure cloud services.
Built on Apache Spark, it provides a collaborative environment for data scientists and engineers.
Supports multiple languages like Python, R, Scala, and SQL for data processing.
Integrates seamlessly with Azure services like Azure Data Lake Storage and Azure Machine Learning.
Offers features like auto-scaling, interactive noteb...
A cluster is a group of interconnected computers that work together to perform tasks as a single system.
Clusters improve performance by distributing workloads across multiple machines.
They provide redundancy; if one node fails, others can take over (e.g., database clusters).
Common types include load-balancing clusters and high-availability clusters.
Examples include Hadoop clusters for big data processing and Kubernetes...
I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.
Standard quantitative questions accompanied by logical reasoning and related topics.
OOP concepts include encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction.
Encapsulation: Bundling data and methods that operate on the data into a single unit (class).
Inheritance: Allows a class to inherit properties and behavior from another class.
Polymorphism: Objects of different classes can be treated as objects of a common superclass.
Abstraction: Hides complex implementation details and only shows the necessa...
React is a JavaScript library for building user interfaces.
React allows developers to create reusable UI components.
It uses a virtual DOM for efficient rendering.
React uses a declarative approach to define how the UI should look based on the application state.
It supports server-side rendering for improved performance.
React can be used with other libraries like Redux for state management.
I am a software engineer with a passion for coding and problem-solving. I come from a close-knit family with supportive parents and siblings.
Software engineer with coding and problem-solving skills
Close-knit family with supportive parents and siblings
My strengths include problem-solving and teamwork, while my weaknesses are time management and public speaking. I am addressing my weaknesses by taking time management courses and practicing public speaking.
Strengths: problem-solving, teamwork
Weaknesses: time management, public speaking
Addressing weaknesses: taking time management courses, practicing public speaking
I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 5 interview rounds.
Aptitude is one of best round, to improve our skills knowledge technology.
GD is one of best round, because I love this round, sharing my knowledge ideas thinking views, to others for company growth organization growth, this round shows how much skills r there in person can be easily identified .
I have 5 years of experience working as a Software Engineer in various tech companies.
Worked on developing web applications using technologies like JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and React
Experience with backend development using Node.js and MongoDB
Familiar with Agile methodologies and version control systems like Git
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions
Participated in code reviews...
I have recently acquired skills in machine learning and data analysis.
Completed online courses in machine learning algorithms
Practiced data analysis techniques using Python and R
Attended workshops on deep learning models
Yes, I have experience acting as a team lead in previous projects.
Yes, I have acted as a team lead in previous projects where I was responsible for coordinating tasks and ensuring project deadlines were met.
I have experience delegating tasks to team members based on their strengths and expertise.
I have also facilitated team meetings to discuss progress, address any issues, and brainstorm solutions.
In one project, I led...
Urs projects involve collaborative software development, focusing on user requirements and iterative improvements.
Emphasizes user-centered design, ensuring software meets user needs.
Utilizes Agile methodologies for iterative development and feedback.
Involves cross-functional teams for diverse skill sets and perspectives.
Example: Developing a mobile app where user feedback shapes features.
Transitioning between projects involves planning, knowledge transfer, and adapting to new technologies and team dynamics.
Conduct a thorough review of the new project's requirements and objectives.
Engage in knowledge transfer sessions with the outgoing team to understand the project context.
Familiarize yourself with the tech stack and tools used in the new project, such as learning a new programming language or framewor...
The duration of working on a single project varies depending on the project complexity and requirements.
The duration of working on a single project can range from a few days to several months or even years.
Factors such as project scope, team size, resources, and deadlines influence the duration of the project.
For example, a small project with a clear scope may take a few days to complete, while a large-scale project ma...
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.
Simple aptitude questions, multiple-choice questions, database management systems, and data structures.
List is mutable and can be modified, while tuple is immutable and cannot be changed.
Lists are defined using square brackets [], while tuples are defined using parentheses ().
Elements in a list can be changed, added, or removed, while elements in a tuple cannot be modified once it is created.
Lists are typically used for collections of similar items that may need to be modified, while tuples are used for fixed collection...
Discussed a software project involving a web application for task management with user authentication and real-time collaboration features.
Developed a task management web application using React and Node.js.
Implemented user authentication with JWT for secure access.
Integrated real-time collaboration using WebSocket for live updates.
Utilized MongoDB for data storage and retrieval of tasks.
Conducted user testing to gathe...
A challenging session featuring mathematical questions, puzzles, and a game round.
It is quite easy and manageable to solve.
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.
General aptitude questions
Basic coding question
I applied via Campus Placement
I appeared for an interview in May 2025, where I was asked the following questions.
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