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IBM Application Developer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 7 Mar 2025

32 Interview questions

An Application Developer was asked 2mo ago
Q. Explain the project.
Ans. 

Developed a mobile application for tracking daily water intake and setting hydration goals.

  • Designed user interface for easy input of water consumption

  • Implemented database to store user data and hydration goals

  • Integrated notifications to remind users to drink water

  • Utilized charts to visualize daily water intake progress

An Application Developer was asked 7mo ago
Q. How do you handle conflict?
Ans. 

Address conflict by actively listening, seeking common ground, and finding a mutually beneficial solution.

  • Listen actively to understand the other person's perspective

  • Seek common ground and areas of agreement

  • Collaborate to find a mutually beneficial solution

  • Communicate openly and respectfully

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An Application Developer was asked 10mo ago
Q. What is a hash table in Java?
Ans. 

Hash table in Java is a data structure that stores key-value pairs and allows for fast retrieval of values based on keys.

  • Hash table uses hashing function to map keys to indexes in an array.

  • It provides constant time complexity O(1) for insertion, deletion, and retrieval operations.

  • Example: HashMap and HashTable classes in Java implement hash tables.

An Application Developer was asked 10mo ago
Q. Which cloud platforms have you worked on?
Ans. 

I have worked on Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) clouds.

  • Microsoft Azure

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)

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An Application Developer was asked 10mo ago
Q. What is a Vector in Java?
Ans. 

Vector in Java is a dynamic array that can grow or shrink in size as needed.

  • Vector is a part of the Java Collections Framework.

  • It is synchronized, meaning it is thread-safe.

  • Elements can be accessed using indexes like arrays.

  • Example: Vector<String> v = new Vector<String>();

An Application Developer was asked 10mo ago
Q. What is the difference between CMD and ENTRYPOINT in Docker?
Ans. 

Cmd is used to specify the default command to run when a container is started, while entry point is used to specify the executable that will run when the container starts.

  • Cmd is optional and can be overridden at runtime, while entry point is required and cannot be overridden.

  • Cmd is used to provide default arguments for the entry point command.

  • Example: CMD ["python", "app.py"] - specifies the default command to run...

An Application Developer was asked 10mo ago
Q. Explain the Ansible architecture.
Ans. 

Ansible architecture is based on a client-server model where the control machine communicates with managed nodes using SSH.

  • Ansible control machine: where playbooks are written and executed

  • Managed nodes: machines that are being managed by Ansible

  • Inventory: list of managed nodes

  • Playbooks: automation scripts written in YAML format

  • Modules: reusable units of code that perform specific tasks on managed nodes

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An Application Developer was asked 10mo ago
Q. How do you stop a container?
Ans. 

To stop a container, use the 'docker stop' command followed by the container ID or name.

  • Use 'docker ps' command to list all running containers

  • Identify the container ID or name of the container you want to stop

  • Run 'docker stop ' to stop the container

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An Application Developer was asked 11mo ago
Q. Write a Java program to reverse a string.
Ans. 

Reverse a string in Java using StringBuilder or character array.

  • Use StringBuilder's reverse() method to reverse the string.

  • Alternatively, convert the string to a character array, swap characters from start and end, then convert back to string.

An Application Developer was asked 11mo ago
Q. Write an SQL query to find the maximum salary for employees in different areas.
Ans. 

Use SQL query to find max salary in different areas of employee

  • Use GROUP BY clause to group employees by area

  • Use MAX() function to find the maximum salary in each group

  • Combine GROUP BY and MAX() to get the desired result

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IBM Application Developer Interview Experiences

111 interviews found

Application Developer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 22 Jun 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain role and responsibilities in your profile
  • Ans. 

    As an Application Developer, I design, develop, and maintain software applications to meet user needs and improve functionality.

    • Developing software applications using programming languages like Java, C#, or Python.

    • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and design solutions, e.g., working with UX/UI designers.

    • Conducting code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.

    • Testing...

  • Answered by AI
    Add your answer
  • Q2. Explain Ansible architecture
  • Ans. 

    Ansible architecture is based on a client-server model where the control machine communicates with managed nodes using SSH.

    • Ansible control machine: where playbooks are written and executed

    • Managed nodes: machines that are being managed by Ansible

    • Inventory: list of managed nodes

    • Playbooks: automation scripts written in YAML format

    • Modules: reusable units of code that perform specific tasks on managed nodes

  • Answered by AI
    Add your answer
  • Q3. Difference between cmd and entry point
  • Ans. 

    Cmd is used to specify the default command to run when a container is started, while entry point is used to specify the executable that will run when the container starts.

    • Cmd is optional and can be overridden at runtime, while entry point is required and cannot be overridden.

    • Cmd is used to provide default arguments for the entry point command.

    • Example: CMD ["python", "app.py"] - specifies the default command to run the ...

  • Answered by AI
    Add your answer
  • Q4. How to stop container
  • Ans. 

    To stop a container, use the 'docker stop' command followed by the container ID or name.

    • Use 'docker ps' command to list all running containers

    • Identify the container ID or name of the container you want to stop

    • Run 'docker stop ' to stop the container

  • Answered by AI
    Add your answer
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain what are the tool you have been working. mostly open-source software
  • Add your answer
  • Q2. Azure monitor tools and Azure Network issue question
  • Add your answer

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Application Developer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Tarishi Geetey

posted on 7 Mar 2025

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Java *+ new features Basics
  • Add your answer
  • Q2. Spring Boot annotations
  • Add your answer
Anonymous

Application Developer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 5 Dec 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

2 simple codes were asked.

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain microservices architecture in current project
  • Add your answer
  • Q2. Java 8 features
  • Add your answer
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Question related to current project.
  • Add your answer
Anonymous

Application Developer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Dhivya Rajendren

posted on 21 Feb 2025

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Design Patterns
  • Add your answer
  • Q2. Custom Middleware
  • Add your answer
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain project
  • Ans. 

    Developed a mobile application for tracking daily water intake and setting hydration goals.

    • Designed user interface for easy input of water consumption

    • Implemented database to store user data and hydration goals

    • Integrated notifications to remind users to drink water

    • Utilized charts to visualize daily water intake progress

  • Answered by AI
    Add your answer
  • Q2. Security
  • Add your answer
Anonymous

Application Developer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 21 Sep 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Data base, ACID principles
  • Add your answer
  • Q2. Streams, rest api
  • Add your answer
Anonymous

Application Developer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 13 Sep 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Give * in old format and make it new

Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Basic questions on projects

Anonymous

Application Developer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 2 Aug 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Only one question was asked related to hashing.

Round 2 - English 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Spoken english comunication
  • Add your answer
  • Q2. Spell check questions
  • Add your answer
Round 3 - Group Discussion 

Topic was Technology effect on agriculture. Decent amount of time was given to perpare.

Round 4 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduce yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a passionate Application Developer with 5 years of experience in developing web and mobile applications.

    • Experienced in programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, and Swift

    • Proficient in using frameworks like React, Angular, and Node.js

    • Skilled in database management with SQL and NoSQL databases

    • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

    • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

  • Answered by AI
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  • Q2. Project mention on resume
  • Add your answer
  • Q3. Willing to relocate
  • Ans. 

    Yes, willing to relocate for the right opportunity

    • I am open to relocating for a position that aligns with my career goals

    • I have relocated in the past for job opportunities

    • I understand the benefits of exploring new locations and experiences

  • Answered by AI
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Anonymous

Application Developer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 20 Aug 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Simple .net questions
  • Add your answer
  • Q2. Sql database questions
  • Add your answer
Anonymous

Application Developer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 20 Sep 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Regarding projects
  • Add your answer
  • Q2. Coding based questions were asked
  • Add your answer
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How to tackle conflict
  • Ans. 

    Address conflict by actively listening, seeking common ground, and finding a mutually beneficial solution.

    • Listen actively to understand the other person's perspective

    • Seek common ground and areas of agreement

    • Collaborate to find a mutually beneficial solution

    • Communicate openly and respectfully

  • Answered by AI
    Add your answer
Anonymous

Application Developer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 6 Jun 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Coding problem like sorting
  • Add your answer
Round 2 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Thought process question like how would you process a newly check received and mostly HR questions
  • Add your answer
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