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Q1. Difference between Lists and Tuples?
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Lists are mutable, ordered collections while tuples are immutable, ordered collections.
• Lists can be modified after creation, tuples cannot.

• Lists are denoted by square brackets [], tuples by parentheses ().

• Lists are typically used for collections of similar items, tuples for fixed collections of different items.
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Q2. Difference between "==" operator and "is" keyword?
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The '==' operator compares the values of two objects, while the 'is' keyword checks if two objects are the same instance.
• Use '==' for value comparison, use 'is' for object identity comparison

• Example: x == y (compares values), x is y (checks if same instance)

• The '==' operator can be overloaded by classes, but 'is' cannot be overloaded
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Q3. What is init method in python?
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The init method in Python is a special method used to initialize objects of a class.
• The init method is called when a new object is created from a class.

• It is used to initialize the attributes of the object.

• The init method is defined with the __init__ keyword in Python.

• Example: class MyClass: def __init__(self, x): self.x = x obj = MyClass(5)
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Q4. How to do context management in python?
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Context management in Python is handled using the 'with' statement to ensure resources are properly managed and released.
• Use the 'with' statement to create a context manager

• Implement the __enter__() and __exit__() methods in a class to define the behavior of the context manager

• Resources like files, database connections, or locks can be managed using context managers

• Example: with open('file.txt', 'r') as file: # File ...read more
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Q5. How to do file operations in Python?
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File operations in Python involve opening, reading, writing, and closing files.
• Use the 'open()' function to open a file in different modes (read, write, append, etc.)

• Use 'read()' or 'readline()' to read content from a file

• Use 'write()' to write content to a file

• Remember to close the file using 'close()' to free up system resources
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Q6. What is indexing in SQL?
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Indexing in SQL is a way to optimize the performance of queries by creating a data structure that allows for faster retrieval of data.
• Indexes are created on columns in a table to speed up the retrieval of rows based on certain conditions.

• Types of indexes include clustered, non-clustered, unique, and composite indexes.

• Examples of SQL indexing commands include CREATE INDEX, DROP INDEX, and ALTER INDEX.
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Q7. What are types of Join in SQL?
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Types of joins in SQL include INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, RIGHT JOIN, and FULL JOIN.
• INNER JOIN: Returns rows when there is at least one match in both tables.

• LEFT JOIN: Returns all rows from the left table and the matched rows from the right table.

• RIGHT JOIN: Returns all rows from the right table and the matched rows from the left table.

• FULL JOIN: Returns rows when there is a match in one of the tables.
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Q8. On what 3 conditions are two tables joined in sql?
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Tables are joined in SQL based on common columns, specified conditions, and join type.
• Common columns: Tables are joined based on columns that have the same values in both tables.

• Specified conditions: Join conditions are specified using the ON keyword in SQL.

• Join type: Different types of joins like INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, RIGHT JOIN, and FULL JOIN determine how the tables are joined.
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Q9. What are callback functions?
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Callback functions are functions that are passed as arguments to other functions and are executed after a certain task is completed.
• Callback functions are commonly used in asynchronous programming to handle tasks that take time to complete.

• They allow for more flexible and modular code by separating concerns.

• An example of a callback function is the setTimeout function in JavaScript, where a function is executed after a ...read more
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Q10. What does sudo mean in linux?
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sudo stands for 'superuser do' and is a command in Unix/Linux systems that allows a permitted user to execute a command as the superuser or another user.
• sudo allows users to perform administrative tasks without logging in as the root user

• It is commonly used to run commands that require elevated privileges, such as installing software or modifying system files

• Example: sudo apt-get update
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Q11. What are some common git commands?
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Common git commands include add, commit, push, pull, clone, and merge.
• git add : Add file changes to the staging area

• git commit -m 'message': Commit staged changes with a message

• git push: Push committed changes to a remote repository

• git pull: Fetch and merge changes from a remote repository

• git clone : Clone a repository from a remote location

• git merge : Merge changes from a different branch
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