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Updated 28 Aug 2024

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2 interviews found

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

Java javascript sql aptitude related questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is OOPs concept in java?
  • Ans. 

    OOPs concept in Java stands for Object-Oriented Programming, which focuses on creating objects that interact with each other.

    • OOPs concept involves the use of classes and objects

    • Encapsulation, Inheritance, Polymorphism, and Abstraction are key principles of OOPs

    • Example: Creating a class 'Car' with properties like 'make', 'model', and methods like 'startEngine', 'drive'

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is Main method in java?
  • Ans. 

    Main method in Java is the entry point for any Java program. It is the method where the program starts execution.

    • Main method must be declared as public, static, and void.

    • It must accept an array of strings as an argument.

    • It is the method where the program starts execution.

    • Example: public static void main(String[] args) { }

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Indeed and was interviewed before Aug 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Differences of var and let
  • Ans. 

    var is function scoped, let is block scoped in JavaScript

    • var is function scoped, let is block scoped

    • var can be redeclared, let cannot be redeclared

    • let is recommended for variable declaration in modern JavaScript

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is singleton
  • Ans. 

    A singleton is a design pattern that restricts the instantiation of a class to one object.

    • Singleton pattern ensures that a class has only one instance and provides a global point of access to it.

    • Commonly used in scenarios where only a single instance of a class is needed, such as database connections or logging.

    • Implemented by creating a static method in the class that returns the same instance every time it is called.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is cross join
  • Ans. 

    Cross join is a type of join operation in SQL that returns the Cartesian product of two tables.

    • Cross join combines each row from the first table with every row from the second table.

    • It does not require any matching condition like other types of joins.

    • Cross join can result in a large number of rows if the tables being joined have many rows.

    • Example: SELECT * FROM table1 CROSS JOIN table2;

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Diffrences of class and struct
  • Ans. 

    Classes are reference types with inheritance and access specifiers, while structs are value types with no inheritance and public access by default.

    • Classes are reference types, while structs are value types

    • Classes support inheritance, while structs do not

    • Classes have access specifiers like public, private, protected, while structs are public by default

  • Answered by AI

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

It was a coding round interview along with interviewer via Virtual mode. I was given 2 coding questions on HackerRank for the interview:

1. one was an easy problem on counting minimum replacements.
2. "pat is an ordinary kid who works hard to be a great runner...." this was a challenging problem (which I managed to solve).
3. I was asked some basic Python questions, as the role was for a Python Developer.

Round 2 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. LLD for Parking Lot
  • Q2. Which database are you going to use for Parking lot and Why ?
  • Ans. 

    I would use a relational database like MySQL for the Parking lot as it provides structured data storage and supports complex queries.

    • Relational databases like MySQL offer structured data storage for parking lot information

    • Supports complex queries for managing parking lot data efficiently

    • Ability to handle large amounts of data and transactions

    • Provides data integrity and security features

    • Can easily integrate with other s

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Questions related to OOPs
  • Q4. Questions related to Multi Threading
  • Q5. Questions related to Projects
Round 3 - Managiral Round 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. I hate this since i was informed that this round was a technical.
  • Q2. Usual Mangerial questions, Project Related, etc

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focus on Problem Solving, DSA, LLD Problems ofcourse the HR and Managerial round questions.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are the key concepts of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)?
  • Ans. 

    Key concepts of OOP include encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction.

    • Encapsulation: Bundling data and methods that operate on the data into a single unit (object).

    • Inheritance: Allowing 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: Hiding complex implementation details and showing onl

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the internal working mechanism of a HashMap?
  • Ans. 

    HashMap is a data structure that stores key-value pairs and uses hashing to quickly retrieve values based on keys.

    • HashMap internally uses an array of linked lists to store key-value pairs.

    • When a key-value pair is added, the key is hashed to determine the index in the array where the pair will be stored.

    • If multiple keys hash to the same index (collision), a linked list is used to store these pairs.

    • To retrieve a value, t...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Bubble sort and array was given
  • Q2. Create binary tree
  • Ans. 

    A binary tree is a data structure where each node has at most two children.

    • Start by creating a Node class with left and right child pointers.

    • Implement methods to insert, search, and delete nodes in the tree.

    • Consider different traversal methods like inorder, preorder, and postorder.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. HightBuilding Pattern

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - just go through strivers videos

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

2medium level questions

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Project discussion for 30 mins
  • Q2. Dsa problem medium level
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. String reverse
  • Q2. Dsa linked lists
  • Q3. Linked lists reverse
  • Q4. Map unique elements
  • Ans. 

    Map unique elements in an array of strings

    • Create a map to store unique elements

    • Iterate through the array and add each element to the map as a key

    • Retrieve the keys of the map to get the unique elements

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Sets find elements in set
  • Ans. 

    Sets are data structures that store unique elements and can be used to efficiently find elements in the set.

    • Sets do not allow duplicate elements, so each element in a set is unique.

    • To find elements in a set, you can use the 'has' method to check if a specific element is present in the set.

    • Sets are commonly used in programming for tasks like removing duplicates from a list or checking for the presence of specific elemen

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Rest Apis questions
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Core java and OOPS and LLD

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good understanding of Core language and its framework
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

1 hour , dsa, hackerearth, medim to hard

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Dsa question was asked in it
  • Q2. Questions related to resume was asked

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - study
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Internal working of Hash Map
  • Ans. 

    Hash Map is a data structure that stores key-value pairs and uses a hash function to map keys to their corresponding values.

    • Hash Map uses a hash function to determine the index of the key-value pair in the underlying array.

    • Collisions can occur when multiple keys hash to the same index, which can be resolved using techniques like chaining or open addressing.

    • Hash Map typically has a load factor threshold to determine whe...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Dayforce Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Dayforce Software Developer interview?
Dayforce interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Dayforce interview process are Technical and Coding Test.
How to prepare for Dayforce Software Developer interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Dayforce. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Dayforce expect are Bank Audit, Core HR, DNS, Manpower Sourcing and Project Execution.
What are the top questions asked in Dayforce Software Developer interview?

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