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SDE - 1

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2 rounds | 4 Coding problems

Interview preparation journey

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Preparation
Duration: 3
Topics: DBMS, Data Structure, C , C++ language, HTML, CSS,SQL, Java
Tip
Tip

Tip 1 : You need to have a great aptitude for knowledge
Tip 2 : Solve questions from previously asked coding questions
Tip 3 : Add at least two projects in your resume

Application process
Where: Linkedin
Eligibility: Above 60% in 10th, 12th and graduation with no active backlogs
Resume Tip
Resume tip

Tip 1 : Make it simple and one page resume. 
Tip 2 : Add projects in your resume which you have developed yourself
Tip 3 : Use Proper fonts in your resume

Interview rounds

01
Round
Easy
Video Call
Duration45 minutes
Interview date6 Jul 2020
Coding problem2

It was a technical interview in which they have given me coding questions on array and asked me to write working code for it. Also they have asked about my projects which I made in my college.

1. Sum Of Two Arrays

Easy
15m average time
85% success
0/40
Asked in companies
AmazonIBMUber

You are given two numbers 'A' and 'B' in the form of two arrays (A[] and B[]) of lengths 'N' and 'M' respectively, where each array element represents a digit. You need to find the sum of these two numbers and return this sum in the form of an array.

Note:

1. The length of each array is greater than zero.

2. The first index of each array is the most significant digit of the number. For example, if the array A[] = {4, 5, 1}, then the integer represented by this array is 451 and array B[] = {3, 4, 5} so the sum will be 451 + 345 = 796. So you need to return {7, 9, 6}.

3. Both numbers do not have any leading zeros in them. And subsequently, the sum should not contain any leading zeros.
Problem approach

Tip 1 : Try to cover all the edge cases while running the code
Tip 2 : Practice coding questions on online platforms
Tip 3 : Practice arrays and string related coding questions for the technical round

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2. Technical Questions

What is the real life use of the projects I made?
Which technology is used for making projects and why?
Which framework is used to develop the project?
Explain the functionality of the project.

Problem approach

Tip 1 : Practice coding questions on a notepad before your interview
Tip 2 : Try to explain the concept before jumping to the solution
Tip 3 : Study your project deeply and make sure to know all the aspects of your project.

02
Round
Medium
Face to Face
Duration45 minutes
Interview date30 Jul 2020
Coding problem2

It was a technical plus HR round. There was two interviewer present during the interview.

1. String Palindrome

Easy
0/40
Asked in companies
UnacademyCIS - Cyber InfrastructureThales

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

Tip 1 : Practice solving the coding questions on a notepad before the actual interview
Tip 2 : Be confident and focus on your communications
Tip 3 : Prepare for the behavioural questions

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2. Basic HR Questions

Tell me about yourself.
Tell me about the most challenging project.
Tell me about the basic pillars of OOPs.
Why do I want to join this company?
Why should we hire you?

Problem approach

Tip 1: Be well versed with your resume
Tip 2 : Be confident and focus on your communications
Tip 3 : Prepare for the behavioural questions

Here's your problem of the day

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

Skill covered: Programming

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