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The E.W. Scripps Software Engineer Interview Questions

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CodingStart here. 7 questions · ~67 min
Reverse a String in PythonEasy
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Reverse a string in Python using character traversal and return the reversed result.

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Implement Binary Search AlgorithmEasy
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Write a binary search function to find a target value in a sorted array.

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REST vs GraphQLMedium

Tests API design knowledge and ability to reason about tradeoffs.

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Design Patterns You UseMedium

Tests software design maturity and ability to apply patterns appropriately.

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Debugging a Complex IssueMedium

Tests systematic debugging, instrumentation, and root-cause analysis.

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Behavioral & Leadership12 questions · ~115 min
Raising Code Quality StandardsEasy

Tests ownership of code quality, balancing engineering standards with delivery speed, and communicating changes that improve reliability.

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More topics2 questions · ~19 min
Improving an Existing SystemMedium

Tests change management, technical assessment, and prioritization for legacy systems.

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Optimize a Slow QueryMedium

Tests your SQL performance troubleshooting and data access optimization skills.

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