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Q1. First round technical round, question were related to stack and queues
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Q2. Java, data structures, multithreading
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Q1. OOPS concepts, design pattern
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Q1. Java Basics Technical Questions
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Q2. In depth knowledge OOPS concepts and basic practice skills of SQL operations
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Q3. In depth practice of String Manipulations using looping and conditional statements
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String manipulation using loops and conditionals for software engineering
• Use loops to iterate through each character in the string

• Use conditional statements to check for specific conditions and manipulate the string accordingly

• Examples: reversing a string, counting occurrences of a specific character, removing whitespace
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Q4. In depth knowledge of J2ee concepts with any ORM / MVC framework skills
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Q1. Java Basics Technical Questions
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Q1. Asked basic questions on C and SQL
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Q1. What are custom hooks in React, and what are their use cases? Additionally, can you provide an example of a custom hook that performs an API call and utilizes the retrieved data?
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Custom hooks in React are reusable functions that allow you to extract component logic into separate functions for better code organization and reusability.
• Custom hooks are created using the 'use' prefix and can be used to share logic between components.

• Use cases for custom hooks include fetching data from an API, handling form state, managing local storage, and more.

• Example of a custom hook for API call: const useFetc...read more
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Q2. What is the difference between useMemo and useCallback in React?
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useMemo is used to memoize a value, while useCallback is used to memoize a function.
• useMemo is used to memoize a value and recompute it only when its dependencies change.

• useCallback is used to memoize a callback function and prevent unnecessary re-renders.

• Example: useMemo can be used to memoize the result of a complex computation, while useCallback can be used to memoize an event handler function.
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Q3. What is the difference between class-based components and functional components in React?
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Class-based components use ES6 classes and have lifecycle methods, while functional components are simpler and use functions.
• Class-based components use ES6 classes to create components, while functional components are created using functions.

• Class-based components have lifecycle methods like componentDidMount and componentDidUpdate, while functional components do not.

• Functional components are simpler and more lightweig...read more
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Q4. How can you implement the lifecycle of a React component in a functional component?
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Implementing the lifecycle of a React component in a functional component
• Use the useEffect hook to replicate lifecycle methods like componentDidMount, componentDidUpdate, and componentWillUnmount

• Pass an empty array as the second argument to useEffect to mimic componentDidMount

• Pass a variable or state as the second argument to useEffect to mimic componentDidUpdate

• Return a cleanup function inside useEffect to mimic compo
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Q5. What are the various state management techniques available in React?
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Various state management techniques in React include Context API, Redux, and local state.
• Context API: React's built-in solution for passing data through the component tree without having to pass props down manually at every level.

• Redux: A popular state management library for React applications, allowing for a centralized store to manage application state.

• Local state: Managing state within individual components using us
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Q6. What is the architecture of Redux, and what purposes do middlewares serve within it?
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Redux is a predictable state container for JavaScript apps. Middlewares are functions that intercept actions before they reach the reducer.
• Redux follows a unidirectional data flow architecture.

• Middlewares in Redux are functions that can intercept, modify, or dispatch actions.

• Common use cases for middlewares include logging, asynchronous API calls, and handling side effects.

• Examples of popular Redux middlewares are Redu...read more
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Q7. What is hoisting in JavaScript?
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Hoisting in JavaScript is the behavior where variable and function declarations are moved to the top of their containing scope during the compilation phase.
• Variable declarations are hoisted to the top of their scope, but not their initializations.

• Function declarations are fully hoisted, meaning they can be called before they are declared.

• Hoisting can lead to unexpected behavior if not understood properly.
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Q8. What is event bubbling in JavaScript?
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Event bubbling is the propagation of events from the target element up through its ancestors in the DOM tree.
• Events triggered on a child element will 'bubble up' and trigger on parent elements.

• Event listeners can be attached to parent elements to handle events from multiple child elements.

• Stopping event propagation can be done using event.stopPropagation() or event.stopImmediatePropagation().
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Q9. What are block scope and function scope in JavaScript?
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Block scope and function scope are two types of scopes in JavaScript that determine the visibility and accessibility of variables.
• Block scope refers to the visibility of variables within a block of code enclosed by curly braces. Variables declared with 'let' and 'const' have block scope.

• Function scope refers to the visibility of variables within a function. Variables declared with 'var' have function scope.

• Variables de...read more
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Q10. Have you had experience working with semantic tags in HTML?
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Yes, I have experience working with semantic tags in HTML.
• Used semantic tags like <header>, <nav>, <main>, <section>, <article>, <aside>, <footer> for better structure and SEO.

• Understand the importance of using semantic tags for accessibility and search engine optimization.

• Semantic tags help in organizing content and making it more readable for developers and browsers.
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Q11. What are the various methods for creating an object in JavaScript?
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Various methods for creating an object in JavaScript include object literals, constructor functions, ES6 classes, and Object.create() method.
• Object literals: var obj = { key: value };

• Constructor functions: function ObjectName() { this.key = value; } var obj = new ObjectName();

• ES6 classes: class ClassName { constructor() { this.key = value; } } var obj = new ClassName();

• Object.create() method: var obj = Object.create(pr
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Q12. What are the differences between shallow copy and deep copy in JavaScript?
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Shallow copy only copies the references of nested objects, while deep copy creates new copies of nested objects.
• Shallow copy creates a new object but does not create copies of nested objects, only copies their references.

• Deep copy creates a new object and also creates new copies of all nested objects.

• Shallow copy can be achieved using Object.assign() or spread operator, while deep copy can be achieved using JSON.parse(
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Q13. What will be the output of the following JavaScript code fragment: `const a; function test() { console.log(a); }; test();`?
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The code will throw an error because 'a' is declared but not initialized.
• The code will result in a ReferenceError because 'a' is declared but not assigned a value.

• Variables declared with 'const' must be initialized at the time of declaration.

• Initializing 'a' with a value before calling test() will prevent the error.
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Q14. How can you use CSS to arrange elements in a row and column layout?
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CSS can be used to arrange elements in a row and column layout using flexbox or grid layout properties.
• Use display: flex; for a row layout and display: flex; flex-direction: column; for a column layout

• Use justify-content and align-items properties to align items in the main axis and cross axis respectively

• For grid layout, use display: grid; and grid-template-columns or grid-template-rows to define the layout
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Q15. Have you utilized CSS preprocessors, and if so, which ones?
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Yes, I have utilized CSS preprocessors such as SASS and LESS.
• I have experience using SASS to streamline my CSS workflow by utilizing variables, mixins, and nesting.

• I have also worked with LESS to improve code organization and maintainability through features like variables and functions.
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Q16. If I have assigned different colors to an ID and a class and applied both to the same element, which color will be applied based on CSS specificity precedence?
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The color applied will be based on the specificity of the selector, with ID having higher specificity than class.
• ID has higher specificity than class in CSS

• Color applied will be based on the selector with higher specificity

• Example: If ID selector has color red and class selector has color blue, the color applied will be red
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Q1. Java code of string manipulation
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String manipulation in Java involves various methods like substring, concat, replace, etc.
• Use substring() to extract a part of the string

• Use concat() to concatenate two strings

• Use replace() to replace a specific character or substring in a string
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Q2. What is the Java code for various types of sorting algorithms?
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Various sorting algorithms in Java code
• Bubble Sort: int[] arr = {5, 2, 8, 1, 3}; Arrays.sort(arr);

• Selection Sort: int[] arr = {5, 2, 8, 1, 3}; Arrays.sort(arr);

• Insertion Sort: int[] arr = {5, 2, 8, 1, 3}; Arrays.sort(arr);

• Merge Sort: int[] arr = {5, 2, 8, 1, 3}; Arrays.sort(arr);

• Quick Sort: int[] arr = {5, 2, 8, 1, 3}; Arrays.sort(arr);
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Q3. Sql query and topics related to joins.
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Q1. About yourself and family
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Q2. What do you know about the company?
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The company is a leading software development firm specializing in creating innovative solutions for various industries.
• Specializes in creating innovative software solutions

• Works with clients from various industries

• Known for high-quality and reliable products

• Has a strong team of software engineers and developers
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Q3. Can you provide examples of real-life scenarios where you handled conflicts with either a colleague or a manager?
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Handled conflicts by addressing issues directly, seeking compromise, and maintaining professionalism.
• Addressed a disagreement with a colleague by scheduling a one-on-one meeting to discuss concerns and find common ground.

• Resolved a conflict with a manager by actively listening to their perspective, providing feedback, and working together to find a solution.

• Maintained professionalism during conflicts by staying calm, r...read more
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Q4. What actions would you take if your manager does not approve your product idea, and how would you attempt to persuade them?
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I would gather more data to support my idea, present a compelling case to my manager, and be open to feedback and compromise.
• Gather data to support the idea, such as market research, user feedback, or cost-benefit analysis.

• Prepare a well-structured presentation highlighting the potential benefits of the product idea.

• Listen to the manager's concerns and feedback, and be open to making adjustments or compromises.

• Seek sup...read more
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