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3 rounds | 6 Coding problems

Interview preparation journey

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Journey
My journey starts by taking part in a tech society. There I explore different coding languages. After this I started learning C++ & DSA by taking a course from coding ninjas. After this there was inhouse Training on Web D. I started learning Web Development from this training.
Application story
I applied through listing of Linkedin. After 1 day, HR called and confirmed all details and then a week later interview was scheduled with some third party organization to evaluate on basis of my skills.
Why selected/rejected for the role?
I was giving correct explanation for my solutions in the coding round. I also built the optimal solution starting from the brute force algorithm which also added to my points.
Preparation
Duration: 6 months
Topics: C++, DSA, Web Development, System Design, OOPS, DBMS
Tip
Tip

Tip 1 : DSA is the key to selection. Practice it daily.
Tip 2 : Do not ignore core engineering subject.
Tip 3 : Daily revise questions at night which you solved in the whole day.

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

Tip 1 : Have at least two good projects on resume.
Tip 2 : Do not put wrong things on resume.

Interview rounds

01
Round
Easy
Online Coding Test
Duration60 minutes
Interview date1 Jun 2021
Coding problem2

1. Maximum Sum Rectangle

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

You are given a matrix ‘ARR’ with ‘N’ rows and ‘M’ columns. Your task is to find the maximum sum rectangle in the matrix.

Maximum sum rectangle is a rectangle with the maximum value for the sum of integers present within its boundary, considering all the rectangles that can be formed from the elements of that matrix.

For Example
Consider following matrix:

The rectangle (1,1) to (3,3) is the rectangle with the maximum sum, i.e. 29.

Try solving now

2. Detect And Remove Cycle

Easy
10m average time
90% success
0/40
Asked in companies
WalmartOracleGoldman Sachs

You have been given a Singly Linked List of integers, determine if it forms a cycle or not. If there is a cycle, remove the cycle and return the list.

A cycle occurs when a node's ‘next’ points back to a previous node in the list.

Try solving now
02
Round
Medium
Face to Face
Duration60 minutes
Interview date8 Jun 2021
Coding problem3

1. Right View

Moderate
35m average time
65% success
0/80
Asked in companies
AmazonAdobeUber

You have been given a Binary Tree of integers.

Your task is to print the Right view of it.

The right view of a Binary Tree is a set of nodes visible when the tree is viewed from the Right side and the nodes are printed from top to bottom order.

Try solving now

2. OOPS Question

What are some other programming paradigms other than OOPs?
What is Compile time Polymorphism and how is it different from Runtime Polymorphism?
Is it always necessary to create objects from class?
What is encapsulation?

3. DBMS Questions

Explain different languages present in DBMS.
What is meant by ACID properties in DBMS?
Are NULL values in a database the same as that of blank space or zero?
What is Data Warehousing?

03
Round
Easy
HR Round
Duration20 minutes
Interview date25 Jun 2021
Coding problem1

1. Basic HR Questions

Tell me about yourself
Explain your projects and your role in them.
What is the best memory of your life?
What are your hobbies?
What are the reasons that you are willing to work with us?
Are you ready to relocate?

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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