Competitive Coding Interview Questions

In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, staying competitive in the field of software development requires a deep understanding of fundamental programming concepts and the ability to solve complex problems efficiently. This book aims to be your comprehensive guide to acing technical interviews in C, C++, data structures, and database management systems (DBMS).

The journey to becoming a proficient software engineer is often paved with rigorous technical interviews that test your knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and coding skills. This book compiles a wide range of interview questions and answers, providing you with the insights and practice needed to excel in any technical interview.

Each chapter includes a series of questions that range from basic to advanced levels. The questions are designed to test various aspects of your knowledge and problem-solving skills. Detailed solutions and explanations are provided to help you understand the reasoning behind each answer.

KEY FEATURES  

• Understand arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, and graphs for problem-solving.
• Learn time and space complexity for solution optimization.
• Prepare for technical interviews.
• Learn advanced concepts of C, C++, data structures, and DBMS.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Advanced topics about C, C++, DBMS, and data structures.
• Understand pointers, including pointer arithmetic and multi-level pointers.
• Utilize templates and the Standard Template Library (STL) for generic and efficient code.
• Clear and concise explanations of concepts with examples.
• Algorithmic thinking and problem-solving techniques specific to data structures and algorithms.

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR

This book is ideal for students and graduates preparing for campus placements or entry-level positions, professionals seeking job transitions, and self-learners aiming to enhance their programming and problem-solving skills.

1. C Programming Core Concepts 
2. C Programming Complex Concepts
3. C++ Programming Core Concepts
4. C++ Advanced Concepts
5. Data Structures Core Concepts
6. Database Management System

Dr. Rydhm Beri, presently working at Alliance University, Bengaluru, Karnataka holds a Doctorate in Computer Applications from Lovely Professional University, Punjab. She has completed her Master's degrees in Computer Science from Guru Nanak Dev University, Punjab, and in Computer Applications from Lovely Professional University. With seven and a half years of experience in academic and administrative roles at esteemed institutions, Dr. Beri has excelled as a Placement Coordinator, Program Leader, IQAC Coordinator, and Assistant Dean.

Over the past 5 years, Dr. Rydhm has been actively involved in implementing Outcome Based Education and Curriculum Development. As a certified Google educator, she has served as a Google Faculty Advisor for the Google Developer Student Club for two years and was selected as a Women Tech Maker Ambassador by Google, reflecting her dedication and proficiency.

Dr. Beri's primary interests encompass Programming, the Internet of Things, Cloud Computing, and Application Development. Her doctoral research focused on developing a Pregnancy E-Healthcare System using fog computing, facilitating remote monitoring of pregnant women's health, and providing recommendations in the absence of medical professionals. Her innovative contributions earned her the prestigious Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Gold Award in 2022 for pioneering low-cost automation solutions. In 2021, she was honored with the Young Scientist Award from VD Good, recognizing her significant societal impact.

She serves as a reviewer for renowned publications including Springer, IEEE, Elsevier, and IGI Global, contributing to scholarly advancements. Dr. Beri has authored 8 books and published over 20 articles, presented insights at 9 prestigious conferences, and contributed more than 25 journal papers. Her work includes securing 10 patents for innovative ideas and obtaining 1 copyright for her creative contributions, highlighting her substantial achievements in academia and research.