Saarthi Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Difference between var, let, const.
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var, let, and const are all used to declare variables in JavaScript, but they have different scoping rules and behaviors.
• var has function scope and can be redeclared and reassigned

• let has block scope and can be reassigned but not redeclared

• const has block scope and cannot be reassigned or redeclared

• Use const for values that won't change, let for values that will, and avoid var
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Q2. Explain CSS box model. Do padding and margin apply to inline elements?
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CSS box model defines the layout of elements on a webpage. Padding and margin can apply to block-level elements but not to inline elements.
• CSS box model consists of content, padding, border, and margin around an element.

• Padding adds space inside the border of an element.

• Margin adds space outside the border of an element.

• Padding and margin can apply to block-level elements like <div> but not to inline elements lik
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Q3. Difference between arrow functions and regular ones.
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Arrow functions are shorter syntax for writing function expressions.
• Arrow functions do not have their own 'this' keyword.

• Arrow functions cannot be used as constructors.

• Arrow functions do not have the 'arguments' object.

• Arrow functions are more concise and easier to read.

• Regular functions are better for methods and constructors.
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Q4. How does JavaScript asynchronous model work
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JavaScript asynchronous model allows non-blocking code execution by using callbacks and promises.
• JavaScript uses an event loop to handle asynchronous operations.

• Callbacks are functions passed as arguments to other functions and executed when the operation is complete.

• Promises are objects that represent the eventual completion or failure of an asynchronous operation.

• Async/await is a newer syntax that allows writing asyn...read more
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Round duration - 120 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

It was a mix of mathematical aptitude, logical ability, and puzzles along with 2 programming questions of easy and medium level. Time was enough and no sectional time was present. 1-2 MCQs on SQL were also present.

This round was immediately followed by an SHL aptitude test which was basically a quick limited time check of your verbal ability and math because many questions were to be done in 1 hour.

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Boolean Matrix Transformation Challenge
Given a 2-dimensional boolean matrix mat of size N x M, your task is to modify the matrix such that if any element is 1, set its entire row and column to 1. Specifi...read more
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Modify a boolean matrix such that if any element is 1, set its entire row and column to 1.
• Iterate through the matrix and mark rows and columns to be modified

• Use additional arrays to keep track of rows and columns to be modified

• Update the matrix in-place based on the marked rows and columns
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Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

It was an online video interview round on HackerEarth with simultaneous code option. It was mostly justifying your resume in the first 15 minutes. After that OOPS was majorly asked. Basics of programming including questions on STL were asked. A class which required inheritance was asked by the interviewer to write. I was helped by the interviewer if i got stuck somewhere, Some questions on implementation of hashmaps and priority queues were also asked. A puzzle was asked which luckily struct to me at that moment.

Coding test around front end using react

Q1. Question on Binary trees: if symmetric, easy string question using hashmap
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Q2. If we are hosting a live test how to show real time ranking, HLD for this and what algorithms can we use
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Q1. Database schema design for a feature where user can be free, gold, platinum.
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Use a user table with a column for user type (free, gold, platinum)
• Create a user table with columns for user ID, name, email, user type

• Use a separate table for user types with columns for type ID and type name

• Establish a one-to-many relationship between user and user type tables

• Example: user table - user_id, name, email, type_id; user_type table - type_id, type_name
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Q1. HLD for live rank dashboard for a live test where millions of users are doing test
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High-level design for a live rank dashboard for a live test with millions of users.
• Use a scalable architecture to handle millions of users concurrently.

• Implement real-time data processing to update ranks dynamically.

• Utilize caching mechanisms to improve performance and reduce load on the database.

• Design a user-friendly interface with intuitive data visualization.

• Include features for filtering, sorting, and searching to
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Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

It was an coding round

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The Skyline Problem
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 ...read more
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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...read more
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Rat in a Maze Problem Statement
You need to determine all possible paths for a rat starting at position (0, 0) in a square maze to reach its destination at (N-1, N-1). The maze is represented as an N*N ma...read more
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Find all possible paths for a rat in a maze from source to destination.
• Use backtracking to explore all possible paths in the maze.

• Keep track of visited cells to avoid revisiting them.

• Recursively try moving in all directions (up, down, left, right) until reaching the destination.

• Return a list of strings representing valid paths sorted in alphabetical order.
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Round duration - 30 Minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

It was an HR round with some general questions. it was just for formality.

Q1. Concepts of node and Js
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Q1. Machine coding round design drivezy app. It should be demoable.
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Q1. Add 2 linked list and return final linked list
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Add 2 linked lists and return final linked list
• Create a new linked list to store the sum

• Traverse both linked lists simultaneously and add the corresponding nodes

• Handle carry over while adding nodes

• If one linked list is longer than the other, add the remaining nodes to the sum list
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Q2. Find a Element in rotated sorted array
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Finding an element in a rotated sorted array.
• Use binary search to find the pivot point where the array is rotated.

• Determine which half of the array the target element is in.

• Perform binary search on that half of the array to find the target element.

• Handle edge cases such as when the target element is at the pivot point.
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Q1. Matrix chain multiplication
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Q2. Find word in matrix.
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Given a matrix of characters and a word, find if the word exists in the matrix.
• Traverse the matrix and check if the first letter of the word matches any cell.

• If it does, check if the adjacent cells match the next letter of the word.

• Repeat until the entire word is found or no match is found.
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Q1. Stock buy sell problem to maximize profit.
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Algorithm to maximize profit by buying and selling stocks.
• Iterate through the array of stock prices

• Keep track of the minimum price seen so far

• Calculate the profit if sold at current price

• Update maximum profit seen so far

• Return maximum profit
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Q1. Polyfills and Logical
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Q2. List in react and the input box
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Answer on how to list in react and the input box
• Use the map function to create a list in React

• Use the state to store the input value

• Use onChange event to update the state when the input value changes

• Use onSubmit event to handle the form submission
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