SDE - 1

Timing: The interview was conducted in the afternoon, around 2 PM, so it wasn’t too late.
Environment: It was an online interview, and the environment was professional and focused. There were no significant distractions during the session.
Significant Activity: The interviewer emphasized problem-solving approach and time management. At one point, the interviewer gave feedback on my approach and asked for optimization after I solved a problem, which added to the learning experience.
Interviewer: The interviewer was knowledgeable and patient. He was friendly but kept the pace brisk, which kept me on my toes throughout the interview.

Timing: The second round was scheduled for 5 PM in the evening, one week after the first round. It was expected to last around 60 minutes, but the interviewer took a bit longer.

Environment: The interview was conducted online. The environment was professional, and the interviewer was focused and direct.

Significant Activity: The interviewer initially intended to ask one question and spend around 30 minutes on it, but the question took more time as I had to troubleshoot and fix syntax errors during my coding process.

Interviewer: The interviewer was patient and helpful when I faced difficulties. He gave me time to think through the problem and write the code but emphasized clean and efficient coding. By the end of the round, I was able to write the correct code, but I felt that my performance could have been better with more practice.