Helpshift Software Developer Interview Questions and Answers

Data structure and aptitude

10 mins given for prepare for the problem and after completing the problem (program ) they asked to explain and asked to upgrade the program by reduce time complexity

Q1. Topic given and want to explain
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Q2. Reverse string without buildin funtion and for loop
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Reverse a string without using built-in functions or for loops
• Use recursion to reverse the string

• Pass the substring excluding the first character to the recursive function

• Base case: return the character itself if the length of the string is 1

• Concatenate the last character of the string with the result of the recursive call
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Q1. Introduce your self
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I am a passionate software developer with experience in Java, Python, and web development.
• Experienced in Java and Python programming languages

• Skilled in web development technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

• Worked on projects involving database management with SQL
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Q2. Are you ok with agreement
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Yes, I am okay with agreement.
• I am comfortable with signing agreements related to software development projects.

• I understand the importance of agreements in protecting both parties involved in a project.

• I am willing to review and negotiate agreements to ensure they are fair and reasonable.
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Divisibility, LCM, HCF.
Numbers, Decimals, Fractions, Powers.
Profit, Loss.
Simple interest and Compound interest.
Speed, Distance, Time.
Work and wages.
Trains, Boats, Streams-upstream/downstream, Circular track questions.
Cistern and pipes.

Coding interviews test candidates' technical knowledge, coding ability, problem solving skills, and creativity, typically on a whiteboard.

Choose a topic based on the assignment.
2 Conduct research.
3 Write a thesis statement

Q1. Promises in javascript
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Promises in JavaScript are objects representing the eventual completion or failure of an asynchronous operation.
• Promises are used to handle asynchronous operations in JavaScript.

• They can be in one of three states: pending, fulfilled, or rejected.

• Promises can be chained using .then() to handle success and .catch() to handle errors.
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C,c++ questions and two coding questions. basic mcq

Q1. Treeset, hashset difference
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TreeSet and HashSet are both implementations of the Set interface in Java, but they have some key differences.
• TreeSet is a sorted set that maintains elements in ascending order, while HashSet does not guarantee any specific order.

• TreeSet uses a Red-Black tree data structure for storage, which allows for efficient retrieval of elements in sorted order.

• HashSet uses a hash table for storage, which provides constant-time p...read more
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Q2. Oops concept, dbms, programming questions
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Q3. Set and treeset and hashset
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It was easy basic questions were there and we were asked to write two emails.

Q1. Questions related to projects
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Q2. QBasic SQL questions
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Discussion on experience and current role and responsibilities

Q1. 1. Discuss one past project
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Q2. 2. Design a job scheduler
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A job scheduler is a software application that manages the scheduling of tasks or jobs to be executed by a computer system.
• Define the job scheduling requirements such as priority, deadline, resource constraints, etc.

• Implement a scheduling algorithm like First Come First Serve, Shortest Job First, Round Robin, etc.

• Maintain a queue of jobs to be executed and allocate resources accordingly.

• Monitor job execution and handle...read more
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It has include logical ,reasoning question. Aptitude questions are include mcq type question.

Firstly introduce yourself then HR take the one subject then selected candidate discuss on that subject. Subject related talking positive and negative point. Then who candidate speak better these are select in next round.