Ernst & Young Java Developer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This round started with some basic questions from Java followed by some questions from OOPS in Java and standard Java 8 questions.

Q1. What are the advantages of using Packages in Java?
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Packages in Java help organize code, prevent naming conflicts, and provide access control.
• Organize code into logical groups for easier maintenance and readability

• Prevent naming conflicts by using unique package names

• Provide access control by using access modifiers like public, private, protected, and default

• Facilitate reusability by allowing classes to be easily imported and used in other packages
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Q2. Why is Java considered platform independent, while the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) is platform dependent?
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Java is platform independent because it can run on any system with JVM, which is platform dependent due to its need to interact with the underlying hardware.
• Java code is compiled into bytecode, which can be executed on any system with a JVM installed.

• JVM acts as an intermediary between the Java code and the underlying hardware of the system.

• JVM is platform dependent because it needs to interact with the specific hardwa...read more
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Q3. Explain the use of the final keyword in a variable, method, and class.
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The final keyword in Java is used to restrict the modification of variables, methods, and classes.
• Final variable: Once assigned, the value of a final variable cannot be changed.

• Final method: A final method cannot be overridden by subclasses.

• Final class: A final class cannot be extended.
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Q4. What is meant by an interface in Object-Oriented Programming?
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An interface in OOP is a blueprint of a class that defines a set of methods without implementation.
• Interfaces in Java are used to achieve abstraction and multiple inheritance.

• All methods in an interface are abstract by default and do not have a body.

• Classes can implement multiple interfaces but can only extend one class.

• Example: interface Shape { void draw(); }

• Example: class Circle implements Shape { public void draw()
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Q5. What is the difference between an abstract class and an interface in OOP?
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Abstract class can have both abstract and non-abstract methods, while interface can only have abstract methods.
• Abstract class can have constructors, fields, and methods, while interface can only have constants and method signatures.

• A class can extend only one abstract class, but can implement multiple interfaces.

• Abstract classes are used to define common characteristics of subclasses, while interfaces are used to defin...read more
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Q6. What are some standard Java pre-defined functional interfaces?
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Some standard Java pre-defined functional interfaces include Function, Consumer, Predicate, and Supplier.
• Function: Represents a function that accepts one argument and produces a result. Example: Function<Integer, String>

• Consumer: Represents an operation that accepts a single input argument and returns no result. Example: Consumer<String>

• Predicate: Represents a predicate (boolean-valued function) of one argu...read more
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Q7. What are the features of a lambda expression?
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Lambda expressions are a feature introduced in Java 8 to provide a concise way to represent anonymous functions.
• Lambda expressions are used to provide implementation of a functional interface.

• They enable you to treat functionality as a method argument, or code as data.

• Syntax of lambda expressions is (argument) -> (body).

• Example: (int a, int b) -> a + b
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Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

This round had questions from Microservices , Spring Boot and Hibernate. The interviewer was quite freindly and also helped wherever I was stuck.

Q1. What are the basic annotations that Spring Boot offers?
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Spring Boot offers annotations like @SpringBootApplication, @RestController, @Autowired, @Component, @RequestMapping, etc.
• @SpringBootApplication - Used to mark the main class of a Spring Boot application.

• @RestController - Used to define a class as a controller in a RESTful web service.

• @Autowired - Used for automatic dependency injection.

• @Component - Used to indicate that a class is a Spring component.

• @RequestMapping - ...read more
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Q2. Can you explain the @RestController annotation in Spring Boot?
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The @RestController annotation in Spring Boot is used to define a class as a RESTful controller.
• Used to create RESTful web services in Spring Boot

• Combines @Controller and @ResponseBody annotations

• Eliminates the need to annotate every method with @ResponseBody
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Q3. What is dependency injection?
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Dependency injection is a design pattern in which the dependencies of an object are provided externally rather than created within the object itself.
• In dependency injection, the dependencies of a class are injected into the class from an external source, rather than the class creating the dependencies itself.

• This helps in achieving loose coupling between classes, making the code more maintainable and testable.

• There are...read more
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Q4. What does the @SpringBootApplication annotation do internally?
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The @SpringBootApplication annotation is used to mark a class as a Spring Boot application and enables auto-configuration and component scanning.
• 1. Enables auto-configuration by scanning the classpath for specific types and configuring beans based on their presence.

• 2. Enables component scanning to automatically discover and register Spring components such as @Component, @Service, @Repository, and @Controller.

• 3. Combine...read more
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Q5. Can you explain the difference between setMaxResults() and setFetchSize() in a Query?
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setMaxResults() limits the number of results returned by a query, while setFetchSize() determines the number of rows fetched at a time from the database.
• setMaxResults() is used to limit the number of results returned by a query.

• setFetchSize() determines the number of rows fetched at a time from the database.

• setMaxResults() is typically used for pagination purposes, while setFetchSize() can improve performance by reduci...read more
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Q6. What are the concurrency strategies available in Hibernate?
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Hibernate provides several concurrency strategies like optimistic locking, pessimistic locking, and versioning.
• Optimistic locking: Allows multiple transactions to read and write to the database without locking the data. It checks for concurrent modifications before committing the transaction.

• Pessimistic locking: Locks the data to prevent other transactions from accessing or modifying it until the lock is released.

• Versi...read more
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Q7. Can you explain the N+1 SELECT problem in Hibernate?
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N+1 SELECT problem in Hibernate occurs when a query results in N+1 additional queries being executed.
• Occurs when a query fetches a collection of entities and then for each entity, an additional query is executed to fetch related entities

• Can be resolved by using fetch joins or batch fetching to fetch all related entities in a single query

• Example: Fetching a list of orders and then for each order, fetching the customer i
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Q8. Can you explain the working of Microservice Architecture?
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Microservice Architecture is an architectural style that structures an application as a collection of loosely coupled services.
• Each service is self-contained and can be developed, deployed, and scaled independently.

• Services communicate with each other over a network, typically using HTTP/REST or messaging protocols.

• Microservices allow for better scalability, flexibility, and resilience compared to monolithic architectu...read more
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Q9. What issues are generally addressed by Spring Cloud?
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Spring Cloud addresses issues related to distributed systems and microservices architecture.
• Service discovery and registration

• Load balancing

• Circuit breakers

• Distributed configuration management

• Routing and gateway

• Monitoring and tracing
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Round duration - 30 Minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This was a Technical Cum HR round where I was first asked some basic Java related concepts and then we discussed
about my expectations from the company , learnings and growth in the forthcomig years. I would suggest be honest and
try to communicate your thoughts properly in these type of rounds to maximise your chances of getting selected.