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Q1. Tell me about yourself.
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Q2. What are your salary expectation,?
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Q3. What are you strengths,?
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Q4. Why should we hire you?
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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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Data Structures, Coding MCQs

Q1. What is Data Structure
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Data structures are organized formats for storing, managing, and accessing data efficiently.
• 1. Types: Common data structures include arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, and graphs.

• 2. Arrays: Fixed-size collections of elements, e.g., [1, 2, 3, 4].

• 3. Linked Lists: Collections of nodes where each node points to the next, e.g., 1 -> 2 -> 3.

• 4. Stacks: Last-in, first-out (LIFO) structures, e.g., function call ...read more
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Q2. Write DFS Algorithm
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Depth-First Search (DFS) is a graph traversal algorithm that explores as far as possible along each branch before backtracking.
• DFS uses a stack data structure, either explicitly or via recursion.

• It starts from a selected node and explores each branch before backtracking.

• Example: In a binary tree, DFS can be implemented using pre-order, in-order, or post-order traversal.

• DFS can be used to find connected components in a ...read more
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SQL and Python data analysis questions

Q1. How do you match the data in different columns.
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Matching data in different columns involves comparing the values in the columns and identifying similarities or patterns.
• Use string matching techniques like exact match, partial match, or fuzzy matching.

• Apply data cleaning and preprocessing techniques to standardize the data before matching.

• Utilize advanced algorithms like Levenshtein distance or Jaccard similarity for more complex matching.

• Consider using database join...read more
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Q1. Template and Reactive Forms in Angular
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Template and Reactive Forms in Angular are two ways to handle forms in Angular applications.
• Template Forms are based on the traditional HTML forms and are easy to use for simple forms.

• Reactive Forms are more flexible and powerful, allowing for complex form validation and dynamic form controls.

• Template Forms use two-way data binding, while Reactive Forms use a more reactive approach with observables.

• Reactive Forms are r...read more
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