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SQL & Data ManipulationStart here. 6 questions + 1 drill · ~66 min
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Coding5 questions · ~47 min
Linked List Loop DetectionEasy
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Use Floyd's tortoise-and-hare algorithm to determine whether a linked list contains a cycle in O(n) time and O(1) space.

cycle detectionHCL
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Pipelines5 questions · ~47 min
Configuration Management for PipelinesEasy

Discuss preferred configuration management tools for pipeline environments, with focus on drift control, versioning, and automation.

InfrastructureToolsDependenciesHCL
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Execution6 questions · ~56 min
Zero-Downtime Deployment StrategyMedium

Explain your approach to rolling updates, canary releases, and zero-downtime deployments with clear rollback criteria and stakeholder alignment.

canary releaseszero downtimerolling updatesHCL
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Strategy5 questions · ~47 min
Managing Technical Debt at ScaleHard

Approach for deciding when to pay down technical debt as a product grows.

Trade-offsBusiness AcumenPrioritizationHCL
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Security & Infrastructure5 questions · ~47 min
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More topics18 questions · ~168 min
Investigate User Engagement DeclineMedium

Investigate a 15% engagement decline by decomposing the metric, isolating root causes, and proposing actions.

RetentionDiagnosisEngagement MetricsHCL
Common Pitfalls in Experiment ResultsHard

Identify the main pitfalls that can distort A/B test interpretation and explain how to guard against them.

PeekingNovelty EffectSample Ratio MismatchHCL
Define Metrics for New FeaturesMedium

Define a success metric for a new feature that captures real user value, not just raw usage.

MetricsFeature Prioritizationuser valueHCL
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