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Q1. The management is really bad... I had multiple call with the HR they jever mentioned about industrial experience excluding internship. I cleared the first round and in the second round they said they need ...read more
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Q1. API Gateway implementation
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API Gateway implementation is a centralized service that routes, manages, and secures API calls.
• API Gateway acts as a single entry point for all API calls

• It can handle authentication, rate limiting, caching, and request/response transformations

• Examples include AWS API Gateway, Apigee, Kong
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Q2. Circuit breaker implementation
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Circuit breaker is a design pattern used to prevent system overload by temporarily stopping requests to a failing service.
• Circuit breaker monitors requests to a service and opens when the service fails repeatedly.

• It helps prevent cascading failures and allows the system to gracefully degrade.

• Once the circuit breaker is open, it can periodically check if the service has recovered before allowing requests again.
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Q3. What is deadlock? How to avoid it?
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Deadlock is a situation in which two or more processes are unable to proceed because each is waiting for the other to release a resource.
• Avoid circular wait by ensuring processes request resources in the same order.

• Prevent hold and wait by requiring processes to request all needed resources at once.

• Implement a timeout mechanism to break potential deadlocks.

• Use resource allocation graphs to detect and prevent deadlocks.

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Q4. Explain equals() method
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The equals() method is used to compare the contents of two objects for equality.
• The equals() method is a method of the Object class in Java.

• It is used to compare the contents of two objects for equality.

• The default implementation of equals() in the Object class compares memory addresses, so it is often overridden in custom classes to compare content.

• Example: String class overrides equals() method to compare the content
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Q5. How mongodb was integrated in your application?
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MongoDB was integrated in the application by using the official Java driver and configuring connection settings.
• Used the official MongoDB Java driver to interact with the database

• Configured connection settings such as host, port, database name, and authentication credentials

• Implemented CRUD operations using MongoDB Java driver methods

• Utilized MongoDB aggregation framework for complex queries
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Q6. What is hibernate?
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Hibernate is an open-source Java framework that simplifies the development of database interactions in Java applications.
• Hibernate is an Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) tool that maps Java objects to database tables.

• It provides a way to perform database operations using Java objects instead of writing SQL queries.

• Hibernate handles the mapping of Java classes to database tables and vice versa, as well as the generation ...read more
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Q7. Runnable vs Callable interface
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Runnable is a functional interface with a single run() method, while Callable is a functional interface with a single call() method.
• Runnable is used for tasks that do not return a result, while Callable is used for tasks that return a result.

• Callable can throw checked exceptions, while Runnable cannot.

• Callable returns a Future object, which can be used to retrieve the result of the computation.

• Example: Runnable - execu...read more
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Q8. Which type of data is returned by Callable interface?
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The Callable interface in Java returns a Future object.
• Callable interface returns a Future object which represents the result of a computation that may not be available yet.

• The Future object can be used to retrieve the result of the computation, check if it is done, or cancel the computation.

• Example: Callable<Integer> task = () -> { return 42; }
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Q9. HashMap internal working
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Q10. Concurrent HashMap internal working
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Q11. How to monitor health of your application?
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Monitor application health using metrics, logs, alerts, and performance monitoring tools.
• Use monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or New Relic to track key metrics such as CPU usage, memory usage, response times, and error rates.

• Implement logging to record important events and errors in your application. Use tools like ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) for log analysis.

• Set up alerts to notify you of any...read more
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Q12. How to call an API in a Microservice architecture?
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To call an API in a Microservice architecture, use HTTP requests or messaging protocols like gRPC.
• Use HTTP requests to communicate between microservices

• Implement RESTful APIs for easy integration

• Leverage messaging protocols like gRPC for efficient communication

• Consider using service discovery mechanisms for dynamic API calls
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Q13. Explain Profiles
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Profiles in Java are configurations that define the capabilities of a Java platform.
• Profiles allow developers to target specific types of devices or applications.

• They help in reducing the size of the Java runtime environment by including only the necessary APIs.

• Examples include Java SE Embedded Profile for embedded devices and Java SE Compact Profile for resource-constrained environments.
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Q14. What is OpenFeign, and how is it used in microservices architecture?
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OpenFeign is a declarative web service client used to simplify the process of making HTTP requests in microservices architecture.
• OpenFeign allows developers to define RESTful web services as interfaces and automatically generate the necessary implementation code.

• It integrates seamlessly with Spring Cloud and other microservices frameworks to facilitate communication between services.

• OpenFeign supports features like loa...read more
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Q15. What is the implementation process for service registry and discovery?
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Service registry and discovery involves registering services and allowing clients to discover and connect to them.
• Implement a service registry where services can register themselves with metadata

• Use a service discovery mechanism for clients to find and connect to services

• Implement health checks to ensure services are available and healthy

• Use a load balancer to distribute traffic among multiple instances of a service
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Q16. What are Spring boot actuators?
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Spring Boot Actuators are built-in tools that provide insight into the running application.
• Actuators expose various endpoints to monitor and manage the application.

• They can be used to check health, metrics, environment details, and more.

• Examples include /actuator/health, /actuator/metrics, and /actuator/env.
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Q17. Synchronous vs Asynchronous communication
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Synchronous communication is blocking, while asynchronous communication is non-blocking.
• Synchronous communication waits for a response before continuing, while asynchronous communication does not wait.

• Examples of synchronous communication include traditional function calls, while examples of asynchronous communication include callbacks and promises.

• Synchronous communication can lead to performance issues if there are d...read more
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Q18. Explain Synchronized keyword
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Synchronized keyword is used in Java to control access to shared resources by multiple threads.
• Synchronized keyword can be applied to methods or code blocks to ensure only one thread can access the synchronized code at a time.

• It prevents race conditions and ensures thread safety by creating a lock on the object or class.

• Example: synchronized void myMethod() { // synchronized code block }
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Q19. What are the consequences of excessively using synchronized blocks and methods in Java?
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Excessive use of synchronized blocks and methods in Java can lead to performance issues and potential deadlocks.
• Decreased performance due to increased contention for locks

• Potential deadlocks if multiple threads are waiting for each other to release locks

• Increased complexity and difficulty in debugging and maintaining code

• Use synchronized sparingly and consider alternatives like ConcurrentHashMap or Lock interface
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Q20. How can you determine the number of threads needed for your application?
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The number of threads needed for an application can be determined based on factors like the type of tasks, hardware resources, and performance requirements.
• Consider the type of tasks your application needs to perform - CPU-bound tasks may benefit from more threads, while I/O-bound tasks may not.

• Take into account the hardware resources available - more threads may be beneficial on a multi-core processor compared to a si...read more
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Q21. Explain Executor framework
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Executor framework is a framework in Java that provides a way to manage and execute tasks asynchronously.
• Allows for managing thread execution in a more efficient way

• Provides a way to decouple task submission from task execution

• Supports various types of executors like ThreadPoolExecutor and ScheduledExecutorService

• Helps in handling tasks concurrently and asynchronously
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Q22. Explain BlockingQueue
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BlockingQueue is an interface in Java that represents a queue which supports operations that wait for the queue to become non-empty when retrieving an element and wait for space to become available in the queue when adding an element.
• BlockingQueue is part of the java.util.concurrent package.

• It is used for implementing producer-consumer scenarios where multiple threads are involved.

• Methods like put() and take() are used...read more
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Q1. Why did you leave your previous company?
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Seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth.
• Desire for career advancement

• Looking for new challenges

• Seeking better work-life balance

• Company restructuring or downsizing

• Relocation to a new area
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Q1. What improvements to interfaces were introduced in Java 8 that were missing in Java 7, specifically regarding static and default methods?
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Java 8 introduced static and default methods in interfaces, allowing for method implementation and code reusability.
• Java 8 introduced static methods in interfaces, allowing for method implementation directly in the interface itself.

• Default methods were also introduced in Java 8, enabling interfaces to have method implementations without affecting implementing classes.

• Static methods in interfaces can be called using the...read more
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Q2. Explain internal working of HashMap ? How to synchronize it ?
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HashMap is a data structure that stores key-value pairs and uses hashing to efficiently retrieve values.
• HashMap 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 it will be stored.

• If multiple keys hash to the same index, a linked list is used to handle collisions.

• To synchronize a HashMap, you can use the synchronizedMap() m...read more
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Q3. Given a list of employees with their ratings, how can you sort the employees based on their ratings using the Java 8 Streaming API?
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Q4. Will the program compile if the parent class throws a runtime exception while the child class throws an arithmetic exception?
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No, the program will not compile if the parent class throws a runtime exception while the child class throws an arithmetic exception.
• In Java, if a parent class method throws a checked exception, the child class method can only throw the same exception or its subclasses.

• ArithmeticException is an unchecked exception, so if the parent class throws a checked exception and the child class throws an unchecked exception, the ...read more
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Q5. In a Spring Boot application with two databases, how can you configure JDBC to specify which database to use?
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Configure JDBC in Spring Boot to specify which database to use
• Define multiple DataSource beans in the configuration class

• Use @Primary annotation to specify the primary DataSource

• Use @Qualifier annotation to specify the secondary DataSource

• Inject the DataSource beans where needed in the application
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Q6. How to use a jetty server in your spring boot application ?
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To use a Jetty server in a Spring Boot application, you can configure it as a dependency and customize its settings.
• Add Jetty server dependency in your pom.xml file

• Exclude Tomcat server dependency if it's included by default in Spring Boot

• Configure Jetty server settings in application.properties or application.yml file

• Example: Add Jetty dependency - <dependency> <groupId>org.springframework.boot</groupId...read more
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Q7. Difference between @RequestParam and @PathVariable ?
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RequestParam is used to extract query parameters from the URL, while PathVariable is used to extract values from the URI path.
• RequestParam is used for query parameters in the URL, while PathVariable is used for values in the URI path.

• RequestParam is optional, while PathVariable is required.

• RequestParam is used with the @RequestParam annotation, while PathVariable is used with the @PathVariable annotation.

• Example: @Requ...read more
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Q8. How would you handle a scenario where one microservice is awaiting a response from another microservice that is taking an extended time to respond?
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I would implement timeout mechanisms and retries to handle the scenario of one microservice awaiting a response from another microservice taking an extended time.
• Implement timeout mechanisms in the calling microservice to limit the waiting time for a response.

• Set up retry logic to automatically resend the request to the slow microservice if no response is received within the specified timeout period.

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Q1. Create one Spring boot controller from end to end. No need to create a spring boot project we just want to see the structure and end to end implementation.
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Q2. Write a java 8 program to get the characters from a string whose count is 2 or more than 2 e.g. input: baseball , output: b, a, l.
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Q3. Why you left your previous organization.
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Q4. What is the functional interface
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Q5. What are the OOPS concepts. and some questions related to inheritance.
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Q6. Asked about the project mentioned in CV (Client project) and asked its architecture.
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Q7. Various SQL join types
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Q1. Are you ready to relocate to job location
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Q2. Why are you leaving your previous organization.
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Q3. Expectation about salary
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Q1. Java 8 , java 11 and java 17 features?
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Java 8 introduced lambda expressions, Java 11 added local-variable syntax for lambda parameters, and Java 17 included sealed classes and pattern matching.
• Java 8 introduced lambda expressions for functional programming.

• Java 11 added local-variable syntax for lambda parameters to simplify code.

• Java 17 included sealed classes to restrict inheritance and pattern matching for instanceof checks and type casts.
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Q2. Dispatcher servlet, design patterns
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Q3. @SpringbootApplication annotation, actuators
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Q4. String Coding question with java 8 features such as lambda function and stream api
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Q5. Number of words in a string
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Count the number of words in a given string.
• Split the string by spaces and count the number of resulting elements.

• Handle edge cases like multiple spaces or empty strings.

• Consider punctuation marks as part of words unless specified otherwise.
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Q6. Microservice design patterns
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