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Technical Interview Preparation Sheet

The document outlines a comprehensive technical interview preparation guide covering key topics such as Data Structures and Algorithms, Databases, Object-Oriented Programming, System Design, and Operating Systems. It includes specific problems to solve, concepts to understand, and resources for practice, along with a suggested schedule for daily practice and mock interviews. The guide emphasizes the importance of problem-solving skills and revising core concepts to succeed in technical interviews.

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Technical Interview Preparation Sheet

The document outlines a comprehensive technical interview preparation guide covering key topics such as Data Structures and Algorithms, Databases, Object-Oriented Programming, System Design, and Operating Systems. It includes specific problems to solve, concepts to understand, and resources for practice, along with a suggested schedule for daily practice and mock interviews. The guide emphasizes the importance of problem-solving skills and revising core concepts to succeed in technical interviews.

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Technical Interview Preparation Sheet

1. Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA)

Array Problems

 Move All Zeros to Right: Rearrange the array to move all zeros to
the end.

 Change Array Elements: Replace each element with the product


of all other elements.

 Remove Duplicates from Sorted Array: Modify the array in place


to remove duplicates.

 Longest Sequence of Positive Integers: Find the length of the


longest contiguous sequence of positive numbers.

 Find the Subarray with Maximum Sum: Implement Kadane's


algorithm to find the subarray with the maximum sum.

 Rotate Array: Rotate an array by k steps.

Recursion

 Print Array in Reverse: Use recursion to print an array in reverse


order.

 Generate All Subsequences of a String: Recursively generate all


subsequences of a given string.

Linked Lists

 Add Two Numbers Represented by Linked Lists: Implement


addition for two linked lists.

 Reversing a Linked List: Reverse the given linked list in-place.

 Detect and Remove Loop in a Linked List: Use Floyd's Cycle


Detection algorithm.

 Merge Two Sorted Linked Lists: Merge two sorted linked lists
into one sorted list.

Trees

 Print Right View of a Binary Tree: Print the rightmost nodes at


each level.

 BST Traversals: Implement in-order, pre-order, and post-order


traversals.
 Lowest Common Ancestor (LCA): Find the LCA of two nodes in a
binary tree.

 Check if a Tree is a BST: Validate if a binary tree satisfies the BST


properties.

Stack and Queue

 Next Greater Element: For each element, find the next greater
element using a stack.

 Implement Queue Using Stacks: Use two stacks to implement a


queue.

 Evaluate Postfix Expression: Evaluate a postfix expression using


a stack.

Sorting and Searching

 Heap Sort: Sort the array using the heap sort algorithm.

 Binary Searchable Elements: Identify elements that can remain


in a binary search tree.

 Quick Sort: Implement the quick sort algorithm.

 Find Kth Largest Element: Use a heap to find the kth largest
element in an array.

Dynamic Programming (DP)

 Longest Palindromic Subsequence: Find the longest


subsequence that is a palindrome.

 Knapsack Problem: Solve the 0/1 knapsack problem using


dynamic programming.

 Longest Increasing Subsequence: Find the length of the longest


increasing subsequence.

 Coin Change Problem: Find the minimum number of coins


required to make a given amount.

2. Databases

 HAVING Clause in SQL: Understand and write queries using the


HAVING clause to filter grouped data.

 Database Design: Practice designing schemas and normalizing


tables.

 Join Types: Write queries to demonstrate INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN,


RIGHT JOIN, and FULL JOIN.
 Indexing: Understand the role of indexes in query optimization.

 Aggregate Functions: Use aggregate functions like COUNT, SUM,


AVG, MAX, and MIN in SQL queries.

3. Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

 Encapsulation Example - ATM Class:

o Create a class ATM with methods withdraw, insert, and


check_balance.

o Ensure proper encapsulation of data members.

 Design a Parking Lot System: Implement a class-based design


for a parking lot.

 Implement Polymorphism: Write a program demonstrating


method overloading and overriding.

 Design Patterns: Study and implement common design patterns


like Singleton, Factory, and Observer.

4. System Design

 Password Suggestion Generator:

o Design a system to suggest passwords based on given criteria


(e.g., length, character types).

 URL Shortener: Design a scalable system for shortening URLs.

 Chat Application: Design a basic chat application with features like


real-time messaging.

5. Operating Systems (OS)

 Common Topics:

o Understand concepts like process scheduling, memory


management, deadlocks, and file systems.

o Practice OS-related questions from standard textbooks and


resources.

 Multithreading: Write a program demonstrating the use of


threads.

 Process Synchronization: Implement a producer-consumer


problem using semaphores.

 Paging and Segmentation: Understand and explain virtual


memory concepts.
Preparation Resources

Platforms

1. LeetCode: For algorithmic problems.

2. GeeksforGeeks: For concept-based learning and problem-solving.

3. HackerRank: For practicing coding questions in a timed


environment.

4. InterviewBit: For curated technical interview preparation.

Books

1. "Introduction to Algorithms" by Cormen et al.: For in-depth


understanding of algorithms.

2. "Operating System Concepts" by Silberschatz et al.: For OS


concepts.

3. "Database System Concepts" by Korth et al.: For database-


related topics.

Other Tips

 Focus on problem-solving skills by practicing diverse problems.

 Revise database queries and normalization techniques.

 Study OOP principles like encapsulation, inheritance, and


polymorphism with examples.

 Prepare for OS and system design questions by reading and solving


case studies.

Schedule

 Daily Practice: Solve at least 3-4 problems daily from different


topics.

 Weekly Review: Revise solved problems and analyze any errors.

 Mock Interviews: Practice mock interviews to build confidence.

Good luck with your preparation!

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