Innovation Incubator Software Developer Interview Questions and Answers

Round duration - 45 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

It was in the mid day and since I applied for a Frontend role the discussion was majorly around data structure and bit of Javascript.
The interviewer was helping and good listener.

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Merge Two Sorted Linked Lists Problem Statement
You are provided with two sorted linked lists. Your task is to merge them into a single sorted linked list and return the head of the combined linked list.
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Merge two sorted linked lists into a single sorted linked list without using additional space.
• Create a dummy node to start the merged list

• Compare the values of the two linked lists and add the smaller value to the merged list

• Move the pointer of the merged list and the pointer of the smaller value list

• Continue this process until one of the lists is fully traversed

• Append the remaining elements of the other list to the me
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Sort 0 1 2 Problem Statement
Given an integer array arr of size 'N' containing only 0s, 1s, and 2s, write an algorithm to sort the array.
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The first line contains an integer 'T' representing the n...read more
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Sort an array of 0s, 1s, and 2s in linear time complexity.
• Use three pointers to keep track of 0s, 1s, and 2s while traversing the array.

• Swap elements based on the values encountered to sort the array in-place.

• Time complexity should be O(N) and space complexity should be O(1).
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Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

It was more of a in depth round on the framework I'm working on and problem solving.

Q1. What is the event loop and what is its significance?
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The event loop is a mechanism in programming that allows for asynchronous execution of code.
• The event loop is a key component in JavaScript's runtime environment, responsible for handling asynchronous operations.

• It continuously checks the call stack for any pending tasks and executes them in a non-blocking manner.

• The event loop ensures that the program remains responsive by allowing other code to run while waiting for ...read more
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Q2. Can you provide examples of output-based questions in JavaScript that utilize browser APIs?
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Output-based questions in JavaScript using browser APIs
• Example 1: Write a script that uses the Geolocation API to display the user's current location on a map

• Example 2: Create a program that uses the Web Audio API to play a sound when a button is clicked

• Example 3: Develop a web page that uses the Canvas API to draw a simple animation
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Q3. How would you design a system to support localization in a mobile app?
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Designing a system to support localization in a mobile app
• Use resource files to store localized strings for different languages

• Implement a language selection feature for users to choose their preferred language

• Utilize localization libraries or frameworks to streamline the process

• Consider cultural differences when localizing content, such as date formats and currency symbols
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Round duration - 75 Minutes
Round difficulty - Hard

It was more of a fitment/managerial round.
Didn't had any coding questions, but was asked more on approaches and optimisations.
Discussions on the project you have worked on.

Q1. You need to find the fastest 3 horses out of a group, given that you can only race 5 horses at a time. How would you approach this problem?
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To find the fastest 3 horses out of a group with 5 horses racing at a time, we can use a tournament style approach.
• Divide the horses into groups of 5 and race them against each other. This will give you the fastest horse in each group.

• Take the winners from each group and race them against each other. The top 3 horses in this final race will be the fastest 3 overall.

• Keep track of the results and compare the timings to d
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Q2. How do you debug the root cause of lag on a screen?
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To debug lag on a screen, analyze code, check for memory leaks, optimize rendering, and use profiling tools.
• Analyze code to identify any inefficient algorithms or operations causing lag.

• Check for memory leaks that could be impacting performance.

• Optimize rendering by reducing the number of draw calls, optimizing shaders, and minimizing overdraw.

• Use profiling tools like Xcode Instruments or Android Profiler to identify p
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Q3. Can you explain the architecture of the app you have recently worked on?
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The app I recently worked on is a social media platform for sharing photos and connecting with friends.
• The app follows a client-server architecture, with the client being the mobile app and the server handling data storage and processing.

• The client side is built using React Native for cross-platform compatibility.

• The server side is implemented using Node.js with a MongoDB database for storing user data and photos.

• The a...read more
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Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

Q1. 
0/1 Knapsack Problem Statement
A thief is planning to rob a store and can carry a maximum weight of 'W' in his knapsack. The store contains 'N' items where the ith item has a weight of 'wi' and a value of...read more
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Yes, the 0/1 Knapsack problem can be solved using dynamic programming with a space complexity of not more than O(W).
• Use a 1D array to store the maximum value that can be stolen for each weight capacity from 0 to W.

• Iterate through each item and update the array based on whether including the item would increase the total value.

• The final value in the array at index W will be the maximum value that can be stolen.
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Q2. 
Find the Second Largest Element
Given an array or list of integers 'ARR', identify the second largest element in 'ARR'.
If a second largest element does not exist, return -1.
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Find the second largest element in an array of integers.
• Iterate through the array to find the largest and second largest elements.

• Handle cases where all elements are identical.

• Return -1 if a second largest element does not exist.
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Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

System Design Round

Q1. Design a system for Twitter, discussing its architecture, key components, and scalability considerations.
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Design a scalable system for Twitter with key components and architecture.
• Use microservices architecture for scalability and fault isolation.

• Key components include user service, tweet service, timeline service, and notification service.

• Use a distributed database like Cassandra for storing tweets and user data.

• Implement a message queue like Kafka for handling real-time updates and notifications.

• Use a caching layer like ...read more
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Round duration - 30 Minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

It is just a formality

Q1. Tell me something about your self ?
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Q1. OOPs concept like polymorphism inheritance etc
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Array question... like how to remove duplicate element from array ?
Prime number or not
Etc...

Aptitude test was conducted and medium to solve the questions

Coding questions was medium-hard.

Q1. As usual questions asked by HR
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Q1. Why should hire you?
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I have the technical skills, experience, and passion to excel in this role.
• I have a strong background in software development, with experience in multiple programming languages and frameworks.

• I am a quick learner and enjoy staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends.

• I am a team player and have experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

• I am pa...read more
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Q2. Why you fit for this job?
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I have the required technical skills and experience to excel in this role.
• I have a degree in Computer Science and have worked as a software developer for 5 years.

• I am proficient in multiple programming languages including Java, Python, and C++.

• I have experience working with databases and have developed several web applications.

• I am a quick learner and enjoy working in a team environment.

• I am passionate about software d...read more
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Q3. Tell me about your self?
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I am a software developer with experience in Java and Python.
• I have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.

• I have worked on projects involving web development, data analysis, and machine learning.

• I am proficient in Java and Python programming languages.

• I am familiar with various software development tools and frameworks such as Spring, Django, and Flask.

• I am a quick learner and enjoy working in a team environment.
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Majorily on SQL and Databases

Q1. Align two images in a page with same width and same height
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Use CSS to align two images with same width and height on a page
• Set both images to have the same width and height using CSS

• Use flexbox or grid layout to align the images horizontally or vertically

• Adjust margins or padding to fine-tune the alignment
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Q2. Array related question
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Q1. Situation based question
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Q2. Majorily focused on project
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Q1. What is the implementation of Merge Sort in Java?
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Merge Sort is a divide and conquer algorithm that divides the input array into two halves, recursively sorts them, and then merges the sorted halves.
• Divide the input array into two halves

• Recursively sort the two halves

• Merge the sorted halves back together
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Q2. What is the implementation of the Quick Sort algorithm in Java?
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Quick Sort is a popular sorting algorithm that uses a divide-and-conquer approach to sort elements in an array.
• Choose a pivot element from the array.

• Partition the array into two sub-arrays: elements less than the pivot and elements greater than the pivot.

• Recursively apply the same process to the sub-arrays.

• Combine the sorted sub-arrays to get the final sorted array.
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Q1. Java sql html css javascript
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