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3 rounds | 5 Coding problems

Interview preparation journey

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Preparation
Duration: 3 Months
Topics: Data structures, Algorithms, Operating System, Java, Database
Tip
Tip

Tip 1 : Prepare Data structures and algorithms well
Tip 2 : Prepare CS core subjects well

Application process
Where: Linkedin
Eligibility: Minimum 7 CGPA
Resume Tip
Resume tip

Tip 1 : Mention coding profiles
Tip 2 : Properly mention projects

Interview rounds

01
Round
Medium
Online Coding Interview
Duration60 Minutes
Interview date1 Apr 2021
Coding problem2

DSA based along with CS core subject questions. 
2 DSA question, one on String manipulation and another was on Array
Basic questions on Operating Systems

1. Remove Duplicates From String

Moderate
25m average time
0/80
Asked in companies
MicrosoftLivekeeping (An IndiaMART Company)Livekeeping (An IndiaMART Company)

You are given a string (STR) of length N, consisting of only the lower case English alphabet.

Your task is to remove all the duplicate occurrences of characters in the string.

For Example:
If the given string is:
abcadeecfb

Then after deleting all duplicate occurrences, the string looks like this:
abcdef
Problem approach

I used hashSet to solve the problem. Will add string elements character by character in the hashset and then return the hashset resultant string. this will give the unique character string

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2. Maximum Subarray Sum

Moderate
35m average time
81% success
0/80
Asked in companies
HCL TechnologiesInformaticaSamsung

You are given an array 'arr' of length 'n', consisting of integers.


A subarray is a contiguous segment of an array. In other words, a subarray can be formed by removing 0 or more integers from the beginning and 0 or more integers from the end of an array.


Find the sum of the subarray (including empty subarray) having maximum sum among all subarrays.


The sum of an empty subarray is 0.


Example :
Input: 'arr' = [1, 2, 7, -4, 3, 2, -10, 9, 1]

Output: 11

Explanation: The subarray yielding the maximum sum is [1, 2, 7, -4, 3, 2].
Problem approach

I used brute force at first as I was not able to come up with the solution. Later I used Kadane's algorithm so solve this question

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02
Round
Easy
Online Coding Interview
Duration50 minutes
Interview date2 Apr 2021
Coding problem2

It was DSA based + Java based + Designing round. You can expect any question related to these topics depending upon Interviewer's choice and how you handle the round.

1. String Palindrome

Easy
0/40
Asked in companies
ThalesInnovaccerUnacademy

Given a string, determine if it is a palindrome, considering only alphanumeric characters.

Palindrome
A palindrome is a word, number, phrase, or other sequences of characters which read the same backwards and forwards.
Example:
If the input string happens to be, "malayalam" then as we see that this word can be read the same as forward and backwards, it is said to be a valid palindrome.

The expected output for this example will print, 'true'.

From that being said, you are required to return a boolean value from the function that has been asked to implement.

Problem approach

First I solved this problem using iteration i.e. using two pointer approach from start and end of the string. I was asked to write the code in Java as the opening was more focused on Java position. If you're campus hire/not being interviewed for particular language developer, you can expected you can write code in any language. But in case of Java developer, Python developer etc., expect to write code in that particular language.

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2. Java based Questions

Question related to java like :
1. String Pool
2. Abstract classes and interfaces
3. how interfaces introduce lose coupling

Problem approach

Tip 1 : Read java 8 features
Tip 2 : brush up the java basics.

03
Round
Easy
HR Round
Duration20 Minutes
Interview date5 Apr 2021
Coding problem1

The round here is called Fitment round i.e. to check how much you'll fit into HashedIn culture

1. Basic HR question

Casual talks like interests, hobbies, work location preferences etc

Problem approach

Tip 1 : Be straightforward and be honest

Here's your problem of the day

Solving this problem will increase your chance to get selected in this company

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