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Basic DSA round on Hacker Rank of 2 hrs
I was interviewed before Feb 2021.
Round duration - 65 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy
There were 2 sections –
Aptitude and Logical Reasoning and MCQ based on Java question ,C++, coding for 20 min and 45 min respectively.
Section A- Not very difficult to clear this round although less time was a problem.
Section B- It contains 15 multiple choice question on c/c++,java and 4 simple coding questions
Determine if a given singly linked list of integers forms a cycle or not.
A cycle in a linked list occurs when a node's next
points back to a previous node in the ...
Detect if a singly linked list forms a cycle by checking if a node's next pointer points back to a previous node.
Traverse the linked list using two pointers, one moving at double the speed of the other.
If the two pointers meet at any point, there is a cycle in the linked list.
Use Floyd's Cycle Detection Algorithm for O(N) time complexity and O(1) space complexity.
Round duration - 75 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium
It was an online coding test in which 3 coding question were given.
Given two strings, S
and X
, your task is to find the smallest substring in S
that contains all the characters present in X
.
S = "abdd", X = "bd"
Find the smallest substring in string S that contains all characters in string X.
Iterate through string S and keep track of characters in X found in a window
Use two pointers to maintain the window and slide it to find the smallest window
Return the smallest window containing all characters in X
Given a non-decreasing sorted array ARR
of N
positive numbers, determine the smallest positive integer that cannot be expressed as the sum of elements from...
Find the smallest positive integer that cannot be expressed as the sum of elements from any proper subset of a non-decreasing sorted array of positive numbers.
Start with the smallest possible integer that cannot be represented, which is 1.
Iterate through the array and update the smallest integer that cannot be represented.
If the current element is greater than the smallest integer that cannot be represented, return tha...
Given a square chessboard of size 'N x N', determine the minimum number of moves a Knight requires to reach a specified target position from its initial position...
Calculate the minimum number of moves a Knight needs to reach a target position on a chessboard.
Implement a function that takes knight's starting position, target position, and chessboard size as input
Use breadth-first search algorithm to find the shortest path for the Knight
Consider all possible 8 movements of the Knight on the chessboard
Return the minimum number of moves required for the Knight to reach the target po
Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy
It started with a discussion on the programs given in coding round. They asked me about my interest field after that they directly jumped into Networking, Linux and Ethical Hacking part looking my interest domain. They asked me various question on networking and linux.
Then they asked me to code a simple c program
Given a singly linked list of integers, return the head of the reversed linked list.
Initial linked list: 1 -> 2 -> 3 -> 4 -> NULL
Reversed link...
Reverse a singly linked list of integers and return the head of the reversed linked list.
Iterate through the linked list and reverse the pointers to point to the previous node.
Keep track of the current, previous, and next nodes while reversing the linked list.
Update the head of the reversed linked list as the last node encountered during reversal.
FTP uses port number 21 and SMTP uses port number 25.
FTP uses port 21 for data transfer and port 20 for control information.
SMTP uses port 25 for email communication.
Understanding port numbers is important for network communication.
The OSI Model is a conceptual framework that standardizes the functions of a telecommunication or computing system into seven layers.
The OSI Model stands for Open Systems Interconnection Model.
It consists of seven layers: Physical, Data Link, Network, Transport, Session, Presentation, and Application.
Each layer has specific functions and communicates with the adjacent layers.
Example: Layer 1 (Physical) deals with physi...
To copy files in Linux, you can use the 'cp' command.
Use the 'cp' command followed by the source file and destination directory to copy a file.
To copy a directory and its contents, use the '-r' flag with the 'cp' command.
You can also use wildcards like '*' to copy multiple files at once.
Tip 1 : Must do Previously asked Interview as well as Online Test Questions.
Tip 2 : Go through all the previous interview experiences from Codestudio and Leetcode.
Tip 3 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.
Tip 1 : Have at-least 2 good projects explained in short with all important points covered.
Tip 2 : Every skill must be mentioned.
Tip 3 : Focus on skills, projects and experiences more.
Find the subset of an array with the largest sum of continuous positive numbers.
Iterate through the array and keep track of the current sum and the maximum sum seen so far.
If the current element is positive, add it to the current sum. If it is negative, reset the current sum to 0.
Also keep track of the start and end indices of the maximum sum subset.
Return the subset using the start and end indices.
Find smallest substring in s1 containing all characters of s2.
Create a hash table of characters in s2
Use sliding window technique to find smallest substring in s1
Check if all characters in s2 are present in the substring
Update the smallest substring if a smaller one is found
Algorithm to reverse a linked list
Create a new empty linked list
Traverse the original linked list and insert each node at the beginning of the new list
Return the new list
Lazy loading is a technique used to defer the loading of non-critical resources until they are needed.
Advantages: faster initial page load, reduced bandwidth usage, improved user experience
Disadvantages: increased complexity, potential for slower subsequent page loads, difficulty with SEO
Examples: images, videos, and other media files can be loaded only when they are visible on the screen
Ajax is a technique for creating fast and dynamic web pages. AngularJS is a framework for building dynamic web applications, while jQuery is a library for simplifying HTML DOM traversal and manipulation.
Ajax stands for Asynchronous JavaScript and XML
It allows web pages to be updated asynchronously by exchanging data with a web server behind the scenes
AngularJS is a JavaScript framework that extends HTML with new attrib...
A traffic light system controls the flow of traffic at intersections.
The system consists of three lights: red, yellow, and green.
Each light has a specific duration for which it stays on.
The system also includes sensors to detect the presence of vehicles and pedestrians.
The duration of each light can be adjusted based on traffic patterns.
The system can be connected to a central control system for remote monitoring and m
I was interviewed before Feb 2021.
Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy
Technical round with 3 problems based on DSA and Algorithms.
Given a non-decreasing sorted array ARR
of N
positive numbers, determine the smallest positive integer that cannot be expressed as the sum of elements from...
Find the smallest positive integer that cannot be expressed as the sum of elements from any proper subset of a given array.
Sort the array in non-decreasing order.
Iterate through the array and keep track of the smallest sum that can be formed.
If the next element in the array is greater than the current sum + 1, then the answer is the current sum + 1.
Return the answer as the smallest integer not representable as a subset
Given a singly linked list of integers, return the head of the reversed linked list.
Initial linked list: 1 -> 2 -> 3 -> 4 -> NULL
Reversed link...
Reverse a singly linked list of integers and return the head of the reversed linked list.
Iterate through the linked list and reverse the pointers to point to the previous node instead of the next node.
Use three pointers to keep track of the current, previous, and next nodes while reversing the linked list.
Update the head of the reversed linked list to be the last node encountered during the reversal process.
Given two strings S
and X
containing random characters, the task is to find the smallest substring in S
which contains all the characters present in X
.
The first...
The task is to find the smallest substring in string S which contains all the characters present in string X.
Iterate through string S and keep track of characters in X using a hashmap
Use two pointers to maintain a sliding window and find the smallest window containing all characters in X
Return the smallest window found
Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy
Technical round with questions based on OOPS and Angular.
OOP concepts include inheritance, encapsulation, polymorphism, and abstraction.
Inheritance allows a class to inherit properties and behavior from another class.
Encapsulation restricts access to certain components of an object, protecting its integrity.
Polymorphism allows objects to be treated as instances of their parent class.
Abstraction hides the complex implementation details of an object and only shows the necessar
Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy
Questions based on System Design, ajax, jquery were asked.
Designing a traffic light system involves creating a system that controls the flow of traffic at intersections.
Divide the traffic light system into three main lights: red, yellow, and green.
Implement timers to control the duration of each light.
Include sensors to detect the presence of vehicles and pedestrians.
Consider implementing a pedestrian crossing signal.
Integrate a central control system to coordinate the timing
AJAX allows for asynchronous communication between client and server without needing to reload the entire page.
AJAX stands for Asynchronous JavaScript and XML.
It allows for sending and receiving data from a server without reloading the entire page.
AJAX uses XMLHttpRequest object to make requests to the server.
It can update parts of a web page without requiring a full page reload.
Commonly used in web applications to pro
AngularJS is a full-fledged MVC framework for building dynamic web applications, while jQuery is a lightweight library for DOM manipulation and event handling.
AngularJS is a full-fledged MVC framework, providing features like two-way data binding, dependency injection, and routing.
jQuery is a lightweight library primarily used for DOM manipulation and event handling.
AngularJS is suitable for building single-page applic...
Tip 1 : Must do Previously asked Interview as well as Online Test Questions.
Tip 2 : Go through all the previous interview experiences from Codestudio and Leetcode.
Tip 3 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.
Tip 1 : Have at-least 2 good projects explained in short with all important points covered.
Tip 2 : Every skill must be mentioned.
Tip 3 : Focus on skills, projects and experiences more.
Find the odd repeating element from an array of strings
Use a hash table to count the frequency of each element
Iterate through the hash table to find the element with an odd count
Finding an element in a sorted 2D matrix
Start from the top right corner or bottom left corner
Compare the target element with the current element
Move left or down if the target is smaller, else move right or up
Repeat until the target is found or all elements are checked
SQL query to find Nth highest salary from table
Use ORDER BY and LIMIT clauses
Use subquery to get the Nth highest salary
Handle cases where there are less than N distinct salaries
Function to swap '3' and '4' without using if-else
Use XOR operator to swap the values
Convert the input to ASCII code and perform the swap
Use a lookup table to map the values
I am a software developer with experience in Java and Python.
Proficient in Java and Python programming languages
Experience in developing web applications using Spring framework
Familiarity with database management systems like MySQL and MongoDB
PAYTM is a leading digital payment platform in India with a wide range of services.
PAYTM has a user-friendly interface and offers a seamless payment experience.
It provides a variety of services like mobile recharges, bill payments, and online shopping.
PAYTM has a strong focus on security and fraud prevention measures.
It has a large user base and is widely accepted by merchants across India.
PAYTM is constantly innovatin...
Yes, I am open to pursuing further studies in the future.
I believe in continuous learning and staying updated with the latest technologies.
Further studies can help me specialize in a particular field and enhance my skills.
I may consider pursuing a master's degree in computer science or a related field.
However, my immediate focus is on gaining practical experience and contributing to the organization.
PAYTM grew fast due to its innovative approach and early adoption of digital payments.
Early adoption of digital payments in India
Innovative approach with features like mobile recharges, bill payments, and cashback offers
Expansion into e-commerce and financial services
Strategic partnerships with major companies like Uber and Alibaba
I was interviewed before Sep 2020.
Round duration - 45 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium
I applied thorough LinkedIn and got a call from HR for the interview.
I went to their Noida Office.
First round was mainly focused on Javascript fundamentals.
Interviewer was also friendly.
Round duration - 1 hour
Round difficulty - Medium
Second round was after 15 minutes of the first round. The focus of this round was DS & Algorithms.
Given an array ARR
of N
integers and an integer S
, determine if there exists a subarray (of positive length) within the given array such that the sum of its elements equals S
....
Given an array and a target sum, find a subarray that sums up to the target sum.
Iterate through the array while keeping track of the running sum and the starting index of the subarray.
Use a hashmap to store the running sum and its corresponding index.
If the running sum - target sum is found in the hashmap, it means a subarray with the target sum exists.
Return the starting and ending indices of the subarray or [-1, -1]
You are provided with two arrays, AT
and DT
, representing the arrival and departure times of all trains arriving at a railway station.
Your task is to determine the m...
This question asks to find the minimum number of platforms required at a railway station so that no train needs to wait.
Sort the arrival and departure times arrays in ascending order.
Initialize a variable 'platforms' to 1 and 'maxPlatforms' to 1.
Iterate through the arrival and departure times arrays simultaneously.
If the current arrival time is less than or equal to the current departure time, increment 'platforms'.
If ...
Round duration - 30 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy
The interviewer asked about JavaScript questions and the work culture of the team during the managerial round.
JavaScript questions related to closures, prototypes, event handling, and asynchronous programming may have been asked.
Work culture may involve collaboration, innovation, agile methodologies, and continuous learning.
Examples of work culture could include regular team meetings, code reviews, hackathons, and ment
Round duration - 15 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy
Tip 1 : Be strong at your basics.
Tip 2 : Don't hesitate to ask questions to interviewer.
Tip 3 : Prepare good for DS & Algo as most companies have a separate round for it.
Tip 1: If possible make 1 page resume
Tip 2: Don't put too many things. Keep it simple. If you're a fresher and have good projects, do put them before your academic section.
Tip 3: Be ready to explain everything you have in your resume.
I was interviewed before Jan 2021.
Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium
This was a typical DS/Algo where I was asked to solve two questions related to Binary Trees and write the pseudo code for both of them followed by some theoretical questions related to Operating Systems.
Given a binary search tree (BST) consisting of integers and containing 'N' nodes, your task is to find and return the K-th largest element in this BST.
If there is no K-th la...
Find the K-th largest element in a BST.
Perform reverse in-order traversal of the BST to find the K-th largest element.
Keep track of the count of visited nodes to determine the K-th largest element.
Return -1 if there is no K-th largest element in the BST.
Determine if the given binary tree is height-balanced. A tree is considered height-balanced when:
Determine if a given binary tree is height-balanced by checking if left and right subtrees are balanced and their height difference is at most 1.
Check if the left subtree is balanced
Check if the right subtree is balanced
Calculate the height difference between the left and right subtrees
Return 'True' if all conditions are met, otherwise return 'False'
Zombie process is a terminated process that has completed execution but still has an entry in the process table. Orphan process is a process whose parent process has terminated.
Zombie process is created when a child process completes execution but its parent process has not yet read its exit status.
Zombie processes consume system resources and should be cleaned up by the parent process using wait() system call.
Orphan p...
Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium
This was also a Data Structures and Algorithm round where I was asked to solve 3 medium to hard level problems along with their pseudo code within 60 minutes .
Given a string S
of length L
, determine the length of the longest substring that contains no repeating characters.
"abac...
Find the length of the longest substring without repeating characters in a given string.
Use a sliding window approach to keep track of the longest substring without repeating characters.
Use a hashmap to store the index of each character in the string.
Update the start index of the window when a repeating character is found.
Calculate the maximum length of the window as you iterate through the string.
Return the maximum le
Given a sorted array that has been rotated clockwise by an unknown amount, you need to answer Q
queries. Each query is represented by an integer Q[i]
, and you must ...
Search for integers in a rotated sorted array efficiently.
Use binary search to efficiently search for integers in the rotated sorted array.
Handle the rotation of the array while performing binary search.
Return the index of the integer if found, else return -1.
Given an array ARR
and an integer K
, your task is to count all subarrays whose sum is divisible by the given integer K
.
The first line of input contains an...
Count subarrays with sum divisible by K in an array.
Iterate through the array and keep track of the prefix sum modulo K.
Use a hashmap to store the frequency of each prefix sum modulo K.
For each prefix sum, increment the count by the frequency of (prefix sum - K) modulo K.
Handle the case when prefix sum itself is divisible by K.
Return the total count of subarrays with sum divisible by K.
Round duration - 50 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium
In this round , I was asked to code a simple question related to BST . After that I was asked the internal implementation of a Hash Map where I was supposed to design a Hash Map using any of the Hashing Algorithms that I know . This was preety challenging for me but I got to learn so much from it.
Given a Binary Search Tree (BST) and an integer, write a function to return the ceil value of a particular key in the BST.
The ceil of an integer is defined as the s...
Ceil value of a key in a Binary Search Tree (BST) is found by returning the smallest integer greater than or equal to the given number.
Traverse the BST to find the closest value greater than or equal to the key.
Compare the key with the current node value and update the ceil value accordingly.
Recursively move to the left or right subtree based on the comparison.
Return the ceil value once the traversal is complete.
Create a data structure that maintains mappings between keys and values, supporting the following operations in constant time:
1. INSERT(key, value): Add or update t...
Design a constant time data structure to maintain mappings between keys and values with various operations.
Use a hash table to achieve constant time complexity for INSERT, DELETE, SEARCH, and GET operations.
Keep track of the number of key-value pairs for GET_SIZE operation.
Check if the hash table is empty for IS_EMPTY operation.
Return true or false for SEARCH operation based on key existence.
Return the value associated...
Tip 1 : Must do Previously asked Interview as well as Online Test Questions.
Tip 2 : Go through all the previous interview experiences from Codestudio and Leetcode.
Tip 3 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.
Tip 1 : Have at-least 2 good projects explained in short with all important points covered.
Tip 2 : Every skill must be mentioned.
Tip 3 : Focus on skills, projects and experiences more.
I was interviewed before Jan 2021.
Round duration - 90 Minutes
Round difficulty - Hard
I found the online coding round of Flipkart to be quite difficult based on the constraints of the problem and their time limits. I coded the first problem quite easily but on the second and the third problem , my code could only pass a few test cases and gave TLE for most of them. Both the questions required very efficient solution and the last 5 to 10 Test Cases carried more weight than the rest so I didn't get through this round.
Given three non-negative integers N, M, and K, compute the Kth digit from the right in the number obtained from N raised to the power M (i.e., N ^ M).
The first line contains ...
The task is to find the Kth digit from the right in the number obtained from N raised to the power M.
Iterate through the digits of N^M from right to left
Keep track of the position of the current digit
Return the digit at position K from the right
Compute the skyline of given rectangular buildings in a 2D city, eliminating hidden lines and forming the outer contour of the silhouette when viewed from a distance. Each building is ...
Compute the skyline of given rectangular buildings in a 2D city, eliminating hidden lines and forming the outer contour of the silhouette.
Iterate through the buildings and create a list of critical points (x, y) where the height changes.
Sort the critical points based on x-coordinate and process them to form the skyline.
Merge consecutive horizontal segments of equal height into one to ensure no duplicates.
Return the fin...
You are provided with a string STR
of length N
. The goal is to identify the longest palindromic substring within this string. In cases where multiple palind...
Identify the longest palindromic substring in a given string.
Iterate through the string and expand around each character to find palindromes
Keep track of the longest palindrome found
Return the longest palindrome with the smallest start index
Tip 1 : Must do Previously asked Interview as well as Online Test Questions.
Tip 2 : Go through all the previous interview experiences from Codestudio and Leetcode.
Tip 3 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.
Tip 1 : Have at-least 2 good projects explained in short with all important points covered.
Tip 2 : Every skill must be mentioned.
Tip 3 : Focus on skills, projects and experiences more.
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