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A coding interview can be nerve-racking, but it\u2019s an essential part of the technical interview<\/a> process to demonstrate your programming skills<\/a> and knowledge of coding concepts. While the exact questions a technical recruiter<\/a> might ask vary depending on what kind of role you\u2019re applying for, there are some common coding interview questions you can prepare for to ace the interview. We’ll review the three main types of questions you’ll encounter during a coding interview and how to prepare for them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Programming Interview Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A coding interview typically starts with an assessment of your computer programming<\/a> skills. You’ll need to answer questions that demonstrate you know how to do specific tasks or functions, usually through an assessment called a whiteboard challenge or independent coding test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

>>MORE: <\/strong>Are Coding Bootcamps Worth It in 2024?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What questions will you get in a whiteboard challenge or independent coding test? Here are some examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. How do you reverse a string?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. How do you determine if a string is a palindrome?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. How do you calculate the number of numerical digits in a string?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. How do you find the count for the occurrence of a particular character in a string?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. How do you find the non-matching characters in a string?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. How do you find out if the two given strings are anagrams?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. How do you calculate the number of vowels and consonants in a string?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. How do you total all of the matching integer elements in an array?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. How do you reverse an array?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. How do you find the maximum element in an array?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. How do you sort an array of integers in ascending order?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. How do you print a Fibonacci sequence using recursion?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. How do you calculate the sum of two integers?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  14. How do you find the average of numbers in a list?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  15. How do you check if an integer is even or odd?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  16. How do you find the middle element of a linked list?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  17. How do you remove a loop in a linked list?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  18. How do you merge two sorted linked lists?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  19. How do you implement binary search to find an element in a sorted array?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  20. How do you print a binary tree in vertical order?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    How to Prepare for Programming Interview Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    There are two main types of assessments for programming interview questions: a whiteboard challenge and a coding test. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How to Prepare for a Whiteboard Challenge<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    A whiteboard challenge is when you\u2019re given a coding challenge during a live interview<\/a>. You solve the problem in front of the interviewer and explain your process as you work on the challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You can use the UMPIRE method to approach these problems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    U:<\/strong> Understand the problem
    M:<\/strong> Match the problem with the interviewer
    P:<\/strong> Plan your approach and solution
    I:<\/strong> Implement your solution
    R:<\/strong> Review your solution
    E:<\/strong> Evaluate your solution<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    To prepare for a whiteboard challenge, \u201cpractice talking through your problem-solving process<\/a>,\u201d says Archie Payne, president of CalTek Staffing, an IT and technical staffing firm. \u201cInterviewers don\u2019t just want to see that candidates can complete the test task, they also want to get insights into how candidates approach the process. A good way to prepare is to pretend you\u2019re teaching a programming class, and practice how you\u2019d explain and demonstrate key concepts to someone who doesn\u2019t know them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It\u2019s less about solving everything right the first time (or even at all) and more about learning how you approach problems and solve challenges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    >>MORE: <\/strong>13 Best Free Coding Bootcamps in 2024<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    And what happens if you don\u2019t know the answer? Don\u2019t panic.\u201cBe honest that this is a gap in your knowledge,\u201d Payne says. \u201cTake a moment to think critically about the problem and the ways you\u2019d likely approach it, then explain that process to the interviewer. Hiring managers<\/a> don\u2019t necessarily expect entry-level candidates to have all the answers, but they do want to hire someone who\u2019s self aware about what they do and don\u2019t know, and willing to learn and try new things.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Forage Find<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    LeetCode<\/a> is a great resource for practicing these types of questions. You can create a free account and practice hundreds of coding questions you might get in an interview.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    How to Prepare for an Independent Coding Test<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    An independent coding test focuses on your ability to code and solve problems within a given time frame. You may have an independent coding test after your whiteboard test or before as part of a screening. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The company will give you a link to a common code editor, and you can choose what programming language you want to write in. Before you start the test, you\u2019ll know how long you have to complete it and whether you\u2019ll be able to leave the platform during the test. Make sure you do the test in a quiet environment where you won\u2019t have distractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    To prepare for this part of the interview, \u201c\u200b\u200bsimulate interview conditions,\u201d Mohit Maheshwari, co-founder at NMG Technologies, a full-service IT company, says. \u201cPractice coding on a whiteboard or a blank sheet of paper, as this is how you will be doing it during the interview. Get used to writing code without the aid of an IDE [integrated development environment] or compiler.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Need to practice your coding skills? A Forage job simulation can help you build the skills you need to ace the interview \u2014 and give you experience you can talk about during the interview. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Job Simulation<\/strong><\/td>Coding Skills You’ll Build<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Hewlett Packard Enterprise Software Engineering<\/a><\/td>Java, RESTful Web Development, HTTP<\/td><\/tr>
    Electronic Arts Software Engineering<\/a><\/td>Data structures, object-oriented design, code analysis, code readability<\/td><\/tr>
    Wells Fargo Software Engineering<\/a><\/td>Data modeling, system design, Java, Spring<\/td><\/tr>
    Verizon Cloud Platform<\/a><\/td>Python, cloud security<\/td><\/tr>
    Citi Technology Software Development<\/a><\/td>System design, Java, APIs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Conceptual Coding Interview Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The recruiter or hiring manager<\/a> will also ask conceptual coding interview questions to learn whether you\u2019re familiar with the concepts you\u2019ll be working with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cExpect questions on basic data structures such as arrays, linked lists, trees, and graphs, as well as common algorithms like sorting and searching,\u201d Maheshwari says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Examples of these questions include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What is a data structure?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. What is an array?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. What is a linked list?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. What is the difference between an array and a linked list?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. What is LIFO? <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. What is FIFO?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. What is a stack?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    8. What are binary trees?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    9. What are binary search trees?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    10. What is object-oriented programming?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    11. What is the purpose of a loop in programming?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    12. What is a conditional statement?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    13. What is debugging?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    14. What is recursion?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    15. What are the differences between linear and non-linear data structures?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      How to Prepare for Conceptual Coding Interview Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Preparing for conceptual coding interview questions requires two focuses: knowing the concepts, then knowing how to explain them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      First, refamiliarize yourself with these concepts. If you studied coding at school, look through your notes, textbooks, and past exams to make sure you understand each concept. Be sure you not only know the definition of the concept, but how to put that concept into context; memorizing index card definitions isn’t the goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Then, you can practice by explaining them clearly to someone who doesn\u2019t have technical knowledge. While the recruiter or hiring manager you talk to should have basic technical know-how, explaining the term to someone without it ensures you really know the ins and outs of the concept because you have to break it down very clearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Knowing how to explain complex technical terms to non-technical people is also a soft skill<\/a> that employers look for \u2014 be sure to show this skill off in the interview!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      >>MORE: <\/strong>Learn explanations of common software engineering technical concepts with entry-level software engineering interview questions (and answers)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      General Coding Interview Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Outside of programming questions and questions about technical concepts, you might answer questions about your general experience, like how you learned to code, behavioral interview questions<\/a>, and how you keep your skills fresh. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Examples of general common coding interview questions include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. What programming languages do you have experience working with?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Describe a time you faced a challenge in a project you were working on and how you overcame it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Walk me through a project you\u2019re currently or have recently worked on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Give an example of a project you worked on where you had to learn a new programming language or technology. How did you go about learning it?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. How do you ensure your code is readable by other developers?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      6. What are your interests outside of programming?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      7. How do you keep your skills sharp and up to date?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      8. How do you collaborate on projects with non-technical team members?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      9. Tell me about a time when you had to explain a complex technical concept to a non-technical team member.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      10. How do you get started on a new coding project?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        How to Prepare for General Coding Interview Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Preparing for general coding interview questions is similar to how you might prepare for any other interview: reviewing your experience and preparing to talk about specific situations you’ve navigated in the workplace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u201cBe prepared to explain your expertise in the languages you know and what types of projects you\u2019ve completed using them,\u201d Payne says. \u201c\u200b\u200bThe ability to troubleshoot and correct issues as you go is a key skill for programmers at all career levels. The best answer will focus on the steps you take to diagnose and fix issues, rather than the intricate details of the specific problem you\u2019re describing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t

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        It’s OK if you don’t have any prior professional experience. You can still draw from examples in the classroom, at an internship<\/a>, or working on an independent project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Common Coding Interview Questions: The Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Programming interview questions generally come in three different forms: practical coding tests, questions about technical concepts, and general questions about your experience. To ace a coding interview, prepare carefully for each section: practice problems, review concepts, and use the STAR method<\/a> to shape answers about your experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Are you getting ready for a coding interview? Practice sample coding problems with matrices and arrays and learn what hiring managers look for in technical interviews with Girls Who Code\u2019s Technical Interview Prep<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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