Sonata Software Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Python questions
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Q1. Design a linked list
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Q2. Implement binary search
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Q1. Sorting algorithm to use when 70% of numbers are sorted
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Use a modified version of Merge Sort or Tim Sort for efficient sorting when 70% of numbers are already sorted.
• Consider using Merge Sort with optimizations for nearly sorted arrays, such as checking for already sorted subarrays before merging.

• Tim Sort, a hybrid sorting algorithm derived from Merge Sort and Insertion Sort, is also a good choice for partially sorted arrays.

• Both algorithms have a time complexity of O(n log...read more
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Q2. What is virtual destructor in c++
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Q3. What is overflow in c++ ?
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Overflow in C++ occurs when a value is too large to be stored in the data type, leading to unexpected behavior.
• Overflow can happen when adding two large numbers, causing the result to exceed the maximum value that can be stored in the data type.

• For example, adding 2147483647 + 1 to an int data type in C++ will result in overflow, wrapping around to -2147483648.

• To prevent overflow, it is important to check for potential...read more
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Q1. About the previous experience
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Q2. Explained in detail about the past works taken
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It was pretty simple like all the other aptitude tests

Q1. Tell me something about you that is not mentioned in your resume
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I'm passionate about open-source projects and have contributed to several, enhancing my coding skills and community engagement.
• Contributed to an open-source project on GitHub, improving its documentation and fixing bugs.

• Participated in hackathons, where my team developed a mobile app that won 'Best Innovation'.

• Mentored junior developers in my previous role, helping them navigate coding challenges and best practices.
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Q2. Tell me about your weaknesses
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Identifying weaknesses can show self-awareness and a commitment to personal growth in a software engineering role.
• Perfectionism: I often spend too much time refining code to ensure it's perfect, which can delay project timelines. For example, I once spent extra hours optimizing a feature that was already functional.

• Difficulty Delegating: I sometimes struggle to delegate tasks, preferring to handle them myself to ensure...read more
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