Guidewire Software Software Developer Intern Interview Questions and Answers

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

The round was technical round and it was held on google meet around 1 pm

Q1. 
Maximum Sum Rectangle Problem
Given an M x N matrix of integers ARR, your task is to identify the rectangle within the matrix that has the greatest sum of its elements.
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Ans. Brute force
In this approach, we'll try to consider each rectangle that can be formed using elements of the array. To do this we fix (X1,Y1) coordinates of starting vertex and iterate through the matrix for every pair (X2,Y2) as the coordinates of ending vertex. Now we have a rectangle with coordinates (X1,Y1), (X1,Y2), (X2,Y1) and (X2,Y2).
We'll find the sum of elements within this rectangle and compare it with MAXSUM. ...read more
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Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

It was managerial round and took place around 3 pm

Q1. 
Infix to Postfix Conversion
You are provided with a string EXP which represents a valid infix expression. Your task is to convert this given infix expression into a postfix expression.
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Ans. Stack
We will scan the expression from left to write and if we encounter an operand we will append it to our answer. If we encounter an operator we will pop all the operators with equal or higher precedence and append them to our answer. And push the current operator. In the end, we will empty the stack.
Order of precedence = [ ‘^’, ‘*’ and ‘/’, ‘+’ and ‘-’, ‘(’, ‘)’]
Order of precedence [ link ]
The algorithm will be-
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Q1. Experience in past proyects
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I have worked on various projects ranging from web development to mobile app development, gaining experience in different technologies and frameworks.
• Developed a web application using React.js and Node.js for a client in the e-commerce industry

• Created a mobile app using Flutter for a startup in the travel sector

• Collaborated with a team to implement a machine learning algorithm for data analysis in a research project
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Q2. Experience leading a group of develeopers
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Led a team of developers on a project to develop a new software application.
• Managed a team of 5 developers to ensure project deadlines were met

• Assigned tasks to team members based on their strengths and expertise

• Held regular team meetings to discuss progress and address any issues

• Provided guidance and support to team members when needed

• Collaborated with other departments to gather requirements and feedback
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Q1. It was more like a talk about your experience
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Q2. Code test to create a small search enginee
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Code test to create a small search engine
• Create a function that takes a search query and an array of strings as input

• Iterate through the array of strings to find matches with the search query

• Return an array of strings that contain the search query
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Q1. Sql related questions were asked
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Q2. Manual testing questions were asked
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Q3. Joins questions
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Q4. Where clause questions
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Q5. Manual testing questions
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A good DSA question, based on array manipulation and queues. Platform was Zoom call, so you can use any online IDE.

Q1. Question related to previous job Experience
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Q2. Questions related to OOPS concepts
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Q3. Question on System Design and Fundamentals of Language.
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Q1. Past Experience
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Q2. How you tackle with challenges in less time
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I prioritize tasks, break them down into smaller steps, and seek help when needed.
• Prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance

• Break down challenges into smaller, manageable steps

• Seek help from colleagues or mentors when needed
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Q3. How you handle complete new tech stack?
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I approach learning a new tech stack by researching, experimenting, seeking help from colleagues, and gradually building proficiency.
• Research the new tech stack to understand its fundamentals and best practices

• Experiment with small projects or tutorials to gain hands-on experience

• Seek help from colleagues or online communities for guidance and support

• Gradually build proficiency by working on real-world projects using t
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Q4. Approach towards trivial puzzles.
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Q1. Compensation Decisions
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Q1. Sorting of an array
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Q2. Bubble sorting algorithm
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Q1. Java oops question
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Q1. API questions related to put and patch api
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Medium level leetcode question

Q1. Explain about your project
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Developed a web application for managing inventory and sales for a retail store.
• Used React.js for front-end development

• Implemented RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express for back-end

• Utilized MongoDB for database management

• Incorporated authentication and authorization features for secure access
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Q2. Explain functionalities in detail
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Functionalities in software development refer to the specific tasks or actions that a software program can perform.
• Functionalities are the specific features or capabilities of a software program.

• They define what the software can do and how it can be used.

• Examples of functionalities include user authentication, data encryption, and file management.

• Functionalities can be implemented through code modules or libraries.

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Q1. What is content security Policy
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Content Security Policy (CSP) is a security standard that helps prevent cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by allowing website owners to control which resources can be loaded on their site.
• CSP is implemented using an HTTP header that specifies approved sources of content such as scripts, stylesheets, images, fonts, and more.

• It helps protect against XSS attacks by restricting the sources from which certain types of cont...read more
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Q2. React question to have directory sturcture listing
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