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Round duration - 45 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This was a technical interview round.

Q1. How does AJAX work?
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AJAX allows web pages to be updated asynchronously by exchanging data with a web server behind the scenes.
• AJAX stands for Asynchronous JavaScript and XML.

• It allows web pages to update content without reloading the entire page.

• AJAX uses XMLHttpRequest object to send and receive data from a server.

• Commonly used in web applications to provide a more responsive user experience.
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Q2. What is the difference between SOAP and REST?
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SOAP is a protocol, while REST is an architectural style for web services.
• SOAP is a protocol that uses XML for message format and relies on a request-response model.

• REST is an architectural style that uses standard HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, DELETE.

• SOAP is more rigid and requires more bandwidth, while REST is lightweight and flexible.

• SOAP has built-in security features like WS-Security, while REST relies on exte...read more
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Q3. What is the difference between GET and POST methods in APIs?
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GET is used to request data from a server, while POST is used to submit data to a server.
• GET requests data from a specified resource, while POST submits data to be processed to a specified resource.

• GET requests are cached by browsers, while POST requests are not.

• GET requests can be bookmarked and shared, while POST requests cannot.

• GET requests have length restrictions, while POST requests do not.

• Example: Using GET to r...read more
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Q4. What is the Observer Pattern?
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The Observer Pattern is a behavioral design pattern where an object (subject) maintains a list of dependents (observers) that are notified of any state changes.
• Allows for one-to-many dependency between objects

• When the subject's state changes, all observers are automatically notified and updated

• Commonly used in event handling systems and GUI frameworks
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Round duration - 40 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This was the second technical interview round.

Q1. What is a singleton class?
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A singleton class is a class that can only have one instance created throughout the entire application.
• Singleton classes have a private constructor to prevent multiple instances from being created.

• They typically provide a static method to access the single instance.

• Commonly used for logging, database connections, and configuration settings.
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Q2. What is meant by immutability in Java?
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Immutability in Java refers to the property of objects whose state cannot be changed once they are created.
• Immutability ensures that once an object is created, its state cannot be modified.

• Immutable objects are thread-safe and can be shared without the risk of data corruption.

• String class in Java is an example of an immutable class.

• To create an immutable class, make the class final, all fields private, and provide only
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Q3. What is dependency injection?
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Dependency injection is a design pattern where components are given their dependencies rather than creating them internally.
• Allows for easier testing by providing mock dependencies

• Promotes loose coupling between components

• Improves code reusability and maintainability

• Examples: Constructor injection, Setter injection, Interface injection
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Q4. How do you create an immutable class in Java?
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To create an immutable class in Java, make the class final, make all fields private and final, provide only getter methods, and do not provide any setter methods.
• Make the class final to prevent inheritance.

• Make all fields private and final to prevent modification.

• Provide only getter methods to access the fields.

• Do not provide any setter methods to modify the fields.
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Round duration - 30 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

HR round with typical behavioral problems.

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

Technical Interview round with questions on DSA.

Q1. 
Stock Buy and Sell Problem Statement
You are given an array of integers PRICES where PRICES[i] represents the price of a stock on the i-th day, and an integer K representing the number of transactions you...read more
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Determine maximum profit with at most K transactions by buying and selling stocks on given days.
• Iterate through the array of prices while keeping track of the maximum profit achievable with at most K transactions.

• Use dynamic programming to store the maximum profit at each day and transaction count.

• Consider buying and selling stocks at each day to calculate the maximum profit.

• Return the maximum profit achievable with at
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Q2. 
Sorted Order Printing of a BST Array
Given a Binary Tree consisting of 'N' nodes with integer values, your task is to determine the in-order traversal of the Binary Tree.
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The first line contains ...read more
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The task is to determine the in-order traversal of a Binary Tree given in level order.
• Implement a function to perform in-order traversal of a Binary Tree

• Use recursion to traverse left subtree, visit root, and then traverse right subtree

• Handle null nodes denoted by -1 in the input
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Round duration - 30 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

HR round with typical behavioral problems.