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Updated 9 Apr 2021

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Explain memory management in dotnet
  • Ans. 

    Memory management in .NET involves automatic garbage collection and allocation of memory for objects.

    • Garbage collector automatically frees memory for objects that are no longer in use

    • Memory allocation is done by the Common Language Runtime (CLR)

    • CLR uses a heap to allocate memory for objects

    • Memory leaks can occur if objects are not properly disposed of

    • Managed code is protected from buffer overflows and other memory-rela...

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  • Q2. Explain webAPI
  • Ans. 

    WebAPI is a set of protocols and tools for building web applications and services.

    • WebAPI allows communication between different software systems over the internet.

    • It uses HTTP requests and responses to exchange data.

    • WebAPIs can be used to retrieve data, update data, or perform other operations.

    • Examples of WebAPIs include the Twitter API, the Google Maps API, and the Facebook Graph API.

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  • Q3. Explain put vs patch
  • Ans. 

    Put and Patch are HTTP methods used to update resources. Put replaces the entire resource while Patch updates only the specified fields.

    • Put is used to completely replace an existing resource with a new one

    • Patch is used to update only the specified fields of an existing resource

    • Put requires the entire resource to be sent in the request body

    • Patch requires only the fields to be updated to be sent in the request body

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  • Q4. Explain L in SOLID
  • Ans. 

    L stands for Liskov Substitution Principle in SOLID

    • Liskov Substitution Principle states that objects of a superclass should be able to be replaced with objects of its subclass without affecting the correctness of the program

    • This principle ensures that the behavior of the program remains consistent when new classes are added

    • Violating this principle can lead to unexpected behavior and bugs in the program

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  • Q5. Explain parallel programming in csharp
  • Ans. 

    Parallel programming in C# allows multiple tasks to be executed simultaneously for improved performance.

    • Parallel programming can be achieved using the Task Parallel Library (TPL) in C#.

    • TPL provides constructs like Parallel.For and Parallel.ForEach to execute loops in parallel.

    • Parallel.Invoke can be used to execute multiple methods in parallel.

    • Data parallelism can be achieved using PLINQ (Parallel LINQ) to execute LINQ ...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - If you are going for dotnet interview look at OOP concept ,SOLID principle, Singleton vs static, MVC features ,webAPI ,swagger,microservices knoledge,practice programming to show problem solving skills, prepare on LINQ ,focus on dotnet part than db.
Good luck!

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Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. In 5 programs without effecting one by one how can you debug a particular program and how can you know tha program is calling in debug
  • Ans. 

    To debug a particular program without affecting others, use breakpoints and step through the code.

    • Set a breakpoint in the program you want to debug

    • Step through the code using a debugger to identify the issue

    • Use logging statements to track the flow of the program

    • Check the call stack to see which functions are being called

    • Use conditional breakpoints to stop the program at specific points

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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Feb 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. What are the differences between C and C++?
  • Q2. Explain the scenarios where If and Switch Case statements are used.
  • Ans. 

    If and Switch Case statements are used for conditional branching in programming.

    • If statements are used for simple conditional branching.

    • Switch Case statements are used for multiple conditional branching.

    • If statements are more flexible than Switch Case statements.

    • Switch Case statements are more efficient than If statements for large number of conditions.

    • If statements can be nested, but Switch Case statements cannot.

    • Exam...

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  • Q3. Do you think algorithms and pseudocodes still play a role in the world of IT Services?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, algorithms and pseudocodes are still important in IT Services.

    • Algorithms are used in various fields of IT such as machine learning, data analysis, and cryptography.

    • Pseudocodes are used to plan and design algorithms before coding them.

    • Understanding algorithms and pseudocodes is essential for software engineers to write efficient and optimized code.

    • Examples of algorithms include sorting algorithms, search algorithms...

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  • Q4. Are you comfortable using Command Line Interfaces (CLIs) or Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) as part of your daily tasks?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am comfortable using both CLIs and IDEs for my daily tasks.

    • I have experience using various CLIs such as Git Bash, Windows Command Prompt, and Terminal on macOS.

    • I am proficient in using IDEs such as Visual Studio Code, Eclipse, and IntelliJ IDEA.

    • I understand the benefits and drawbacks of both CLIs and IDEs and can choose the appropriate tool for the task at hand.

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  • Q5. Are you okay to learn front end and back end technologies to ensure you are a complete developer in the longer run? Would you be able to learn the concepts if a timeline is given?? If yes, explain your lea...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The hiring team expects a structured response in your answers. Be it a fresher or an experienced professional, the answers must be represented with examples to ensure you display your expertise with an application in your mind.

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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Nov 2020. There were 6 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. What are oops concept
  • Ans. 

    OOPs concepts are the fundamental principles of object-oriented programming.

    • Encapsulation - binding data and functions that manipulate the data

    • Inheritance - creating new classes from existing ones

    • Polymorphism - ability of objects to take on many forms

    • Abstraction - hiding implementation details and showing only functionality

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  • Q2. What is storage classes in c
  • Ans. 

    Storage classes in C define the scope and lifetime of variables.

    • There are four storage classes in C: auto, register, static, and extern.

    • Auto variables are local to a block and have automatic storage duration.

    • Register variables are stored in CPU registers for faster access.

    • Static variables have a lifetime throughout the program and are initialized only once.

    • Extern variables are declared outside any function and can be a...

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  • Q3. Describe about your final year project and internship

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confidence,and positive and answer your question confidently.

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Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Explain the data structures like linked list, dfs and bfs.
  • Ans. 

    Linked list is a linear data structure. DFS and BFS are graph traversal algorithms.

    • Linked list is a collection of nodes where each node points to the next node.

    • DFS (Depth First Search) is a traversal algorithm that explores as far as possible along each branch before backtracking.

    • BFS (Breadth First Search) is a traversal algorithm that explores all the vertices of a graph in breadth-first order.

    • Example of linked list: ...

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  • Q2. Optimize the given program from O(n2) to O(log n)
  • Ans. 

    Optimize O(n2) program to O(log n)

    • Use binary search instead of linear search

    • Divide and conquer approach can be used

    • Implement efficient data structures like heap, AVL tree, etc.

    • Reduce unnecessary iterations and comparisons

    • Use memoization to avoid redundant calculations

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Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Related to technology. There are two rounds
  • Q2. Logical analysis of the problem

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in May 2021. There were 6 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Asked about current projects and concepts on oops, dsa

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview was good. Mostly they check the candidates approach towards problem solving in different scenarios.
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Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basic questions on programing language
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Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Dec 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

There are 2section of exam i.e English and Data structure

Round 3 - Mind analysis games 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. First round interview is technical interview and managerial interviews which is not that tough. Do all the FaQ on your projects and if dont know any one of question answer then dont worry simply say it a...
  • Q2. 2nd round is HR interview .

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - In HR interview they ask about introduction, strength and weakness , willing to work on teams or not, some scenario based question
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Feb 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Middle level Math and English, and logical reasoning questions

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Two codes need to solve or atleast one need to resolve

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Are you ready to allocate at any part of our country
  • Q2. Where do you see yourself in 5 years

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - In interview just tell what you know, Don't fake it and be confident

Ellie Mae Interview FAQs

How to prepare for Ellie Mae Software Engineer 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 Ellie Mae. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Ellie Mae expect are Java, Software Development, C#, .Net and AWS.
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