Astron Research Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

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Q1. It was technical test
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Q2. Sort an array with numbers
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Use a sorting algorithm like quicksort or mergesort to rearrange the numbers in ascending or descending order.
• Implement a sorting algorithm like quicksort, mergesort, or bubblesort to rearrange the numbers in the array.

• Ensure the algorithm is efficient and handles edge cases like empty arrays or arrays with duplicate numbers.

• Test the sorting function with different arrays to verify its correctness.

• Example: [5, 2, 9, 1,
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Q1. SQL interview question
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Q2. Stored Procedure and function differences
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Stored procedures are precompiled and stored in the database, while functions are compiled and stored in memory.
• Stored procedures are precompiled and stored in the database for reuse.

• Functions are compiled and stored in memory for faster execution.

• Stored procedures can return multiple values, while functions return a single value.

• Functions can be called from within a stored procedure, but stored procedures cannot be ca
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Q3. SQL query flow and window function they will ask
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Complexity level - moderate. Basic concepts.

Q1. Questions to assess how independently a candidate can work.
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Q2. - Can you work independently? - Can you work under pressure in a dynamic environment?
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Yes, I have experience working independently and thrive in dynamic environments.
• I have successfully completed multiple projects on my own, demonstrating my ability to work independently.

• I am comfortable making decisions and solving problems without constant supervision.

• I have experience working in fast-paced environments where I had to adapt quickly to changing priorities and deadlines.
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Q2. Jenkins Linux Ansible git AWS
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Q1. Anagram of two strings in java
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Java program to check if two strings are anagrams
• Create a function that takes two strings as input

• Convert both strings to character arrays and sort them

• Check if the sorted arrays are equal to determine if they are anagrams
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Q2. Insert and select query in MySQL
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Insert and select data in MySQL using SQL queries
• Use INSERT INTO table_name (column1, column2, ...) VALUES (value1, value2, ...); to insert data

• Use SELECT * FROM table_name; to select all data from a table

• Use SELECT column1, column2 FROM table_name WHERE condition; to select specific data based on a condition
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Q3. Get and Post APIs in rest
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GET and POST are HTTP methods used in REST APIs for retrieving and sending data.
• GET method is used to retrieve data from a server

• POST method is used to send data to a server

• GET requests are idempotent, while POST requests are not

• GET requests should only be used for retrieving data, not for modifying data

• Example: GET request to retrieve a list of users - GET /users

• Example: POST request to create a new user - POST /users
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