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Programmer Interview Questions

This document contains 25 questions that can be asked of a programmer applying for a job. The questions cover a range of topics including programming languages and technologies, software development practices, debugging skills, and career goals.

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Programmer Interview Questions

This document contains 25 questions that can be asked of a programmer applying for a job. The questions cover a range of topics including programming languages and technologies, software development practices, debugging skills, and career goals.

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Anna Strebkova
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25 questions you can consider asking a programmer applying for a job:

1. Can you describe your experience with [specific programming language] and how you've
used it in previous projects?
2. What is the most challenging programming problem you've faced, and how did you solve
it?
3. How do you stay updated on the latest programming trends and technologies?
4. Can you explain the principles of object-oriented programming (OOP) and give an
example of its application?
5. What version control systems are you familiar with, and which one do you prefer?
6. Describe a project where you worked in a team. How did you collaborate, and what was
your role?
7. Have you worked with databases? Explain your experience with database design and
query optimization.
8. How do you handle and troubleshoot performance issues in your code?
9. What are the SOLID principles, and why are they important in software development?
10. Have you worked with any front-end frameworks or libraries? Which ones, and what was
your role in implementing them?
11. Can you explain the concept of RESTful APIs and how you've used them in your
projects?
12. What's the difference between unit testing and integration testing, and why are they
important?
13. How do you ensure the security of the applications you develop?
14. Do you have experience with containerization technologies like Docker? How have you
used them in your work?
15. Explain the concept of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) and your
experience with it.
16. Have you worked on projects that required scalability? How did you address scalability
challenges?
17. What software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum) are you familiar with,
and which do you prefer?
18. Can you describe a situation where you had to optimize code for efficiency or reduce
resource usage?
19. How do you handle versioning and backward compatibility when making changes to
existing APIs or applications?
20. What is your preferred text editor or integrated development environment (IDE), and
why?
21. Describe a scenario where you had to troubleshoot a complex bug. What approach did
you take to identify and resolve it?
22. Have you worked with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud? Share your
experiences.
23. Can you discuss your experience with mobile app development, if applicable?
24. How do you handle project documentation, and why is it important in software
development?
25. What are your long-term career goals as a programmer, and how does this job align with
them?
These questions should help you assess the candidate's technical skills, problem-solving
abilities, and their fit for the specific role and your company's needs.

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