Tech Mahindra IOS Developer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What is optional, difference between struct and class?
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Optional is a type in Swift that can hold a value or be nil. Struct and class are both used to define custom data types.
• Optional is denoted by a question mark (?) and is used to handle nil values.

• Structs are value types and are passed by value, while classes are reference types and are passed by reference.

• Structs have a default memberwise initializer, while classes do not.

• Classes can inherit from other classes, while s...read more
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Q1. Objective C vs swift
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Objective-C is the older language used for iOS development, while Swift is the newer, more modern language.
• Objective-C is a superset of C with Smalltalk-style messaging syntax.

• Swift is more concise and easier to read than Objective-C.

• Swift is safer due to its optionals and type interference features.

• Objective-C has been around longer and has a larger codebase, but Swift is becoming more popular.

• Many developers prefer S...read more
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Q2. Autolayouts and content
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Q1. Basic of Swift and Objective C
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Q1. Pure Technical Asking about your Project
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Q1. Salary Descussion with HR and normal HR Question
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Easy aptitude english and logical reasoning.

Q1. Tell me About yourself
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I am an experienced IOS Developer with a passion for creating innovative and user-friendly mobile applications.
• Over 5 years of experience in IOS app development

• Proficient in Swift and Objective-C programming languages

• Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX design principles

• Familiar with RESTful APIs and third-party libraries

• Developed and launched multiple successful apps on the App Store
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Q2. Swift advantages and disadvantages
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Swift is a powerful and modern programming language for iOS development, but it has its own set of advantages and disadvantages.
• Advantages: faster performance, safer code with optionals, easier to read and write code, interoperability with Objective-C

• Disadvantages: steep learning curve for beginners, limited community support compared to other languages like Java or Python
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Q1. Salary expectation and current salary
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Q1. What is serialisation in API
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Serialisation in API is the process of converting data into a format that can be easily transmitted over a network.
• Serialisation is used to convert complex data structures into a format that can be easily transmitted over a network.

• It involves converting objects or data structures into a stream of bytes that can be sent over a network.

• JSON and XML are commonly used formats for serialising data in APIs.

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Q2. What is codable
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Codable is a protocol in Swift that allows for easy encoding and decoding of data types to and from external representations.
• Codable protocol is used to convert custom data types to and from external representations such as JSON, plist, etc.

• It requires the types to conform to Encodable and Decodable protocols.

• Codable protocol provides default implementations for encoding and decoding.

• Example: struct Person: Codable { v...read more
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Q3. What is MVVM architecture
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MVVM is an architectural design pattern that separates the user interface code from the business logic and data model.
• MVVM stands for Model-View-ViewModel

• Model represents the data and business logic

• View displays the UI elements and interacts with the user

• ViewModel acts as a mediator between the Model and View, handling user inputs and updating the Model

• MVVM helps in achieving separation of concerns and making the code
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Q4. Solid principles
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Q5. Coredata stack questions
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Q6. Swift Optional related
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Q7. About GCD, Concurrency
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Q8. Dependency injection and inversion
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Q9. About singleton, is it thread safe ?
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Q10. Guard let, if let difference
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Q11. Failable initialisers
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Q12. Class struct difference
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Classes are reference types, while structs are value types in Swift.
• Classes are reference types, meaning they point to the same instance in memory when assigned to a new variable.

• Structs are value types, meaning they create a new copy when assigned to a new variable.

• Classes support inheritance, while structs do not.

• Classes can have deinitializers, while structs cannot.

• Example: class Person { var name: String } vs struc
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Q13. About protocols, associated type, delegate examples
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Q14. About identifiable protocol
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Q1. When you can join
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I can join within 2 weeks of receiving an offer.
• I can start within 2 weeks of receiving an offer

• I need to give notice at my current job before starting

• I have some personal commitments that I need to wrap up before joining
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Q1. Multi threading
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Q2. Generic function
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Q3. Dependency injection
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Q4. Struct vs Class
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Struct is a value type, Class is a reference type in Swift.
• Structs are passed by value, Classes are passed by reference.

• Structs are immutable by default, Classes are mutable.

• Use Structs for simple data types, Classes for more complex objects.
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Q5. Type inference, type casting
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