7 Common Java Coding Interview Questions With Answers

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7 Common Java Coding Interview Questions With
Answers

• Java Interview Preparation Checklist For
  Developers  
• After you land an interview, you experience a
  wave of excitement that gets replaced by nerves
  almost immediately. Although you have the skills
  necessary required for the job, you must showcase
  those skills to your recruiting manager during
  the interview to land the position. It is
  arguably the most critical part of the job search
  phase that can make or break your confidence. 
• But the great thing is you can prepare yourself
  for the interview with the right tools. Taking
  time to learn more about the company or what
  skills the job role demands, networking with your
  peers, or practicing mock interview questions can
  improve your chances of landing the job. In these
  slides, we have made a Java interview checklist
  that helps you prepare for your upcoming
  interview post-Java bootcamp. 

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Java Interview Questions
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Why did you choose Java?
Java is a popular platform-independent language.
Once you compile a code on Java, it can run on
any device if Java Runtime Environment (JRE) is
installed in them. Therefore, most businesses
develop their enterprise applications on the Java
environment and need Java developers to help them
deploy and develop the applications for the
clients. According to the TIOBE index, Java is
the third most popular programming language
globally. And it has a simpler learning curve
with a highly readable script.
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Difference between .equals() method and equality
operator() in Java?
The .equals() method is defined in the Object
class, while equality () is binary operator.
The equality operator() compares the reference
or memory location of objects in bulk. On the
contrary, the .equals() method verifies the
comparison of values in the objects while the
equality operator verifies reference comparisons.
Plus, you cannot override the equality operator.
But it is possible to overwrite the .equals()
method under special circumstances.
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What are Local variables and Instance variables
in Java?
There are three types of variables in Java -
Local Variables, Instance Variables, and Static
Variables. A variable declared within the body of
the method is called a local variable. The
Instance variable is declared inside the class
but outside the method. It is available within
the method, and other methods in the class are
unaware of its existence. 
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What is ClassLoader?
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ClassLoader, a subsystem of Java Virtual Machine,
is an abstract class responsible for loading
class files while running a Java program.
Security managers use these ClassLoaders to
indicate security domains with a program. There
are three built-in ClassLoaders in Java -
Bootstrap ClassLoader, Extension ClassLoader, and
System/Application ClassLoader.
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• Bootstrap ClassLoader
• It is the first ClassLoader, a superclass of
  Extension classloader, that loads rt.jar file
  containing the class files of Java Standard
  Edition such as java.net package classes and
  java.io package classes. 
• Extension ClassLoader
• It is the child ClassLoader of Bootstrap and
  parent ClassLoader of System ClassLoader. The
  extension ClassLoader runs the jar files located
  inside JAVA_HOME/jre/lib/ext directory.
• System/Application ClassLoader 
• It is the third layer of classloader hierarchy
  and a child ClassLoader of Extension. It loads
  the class files from the classpath set to the
  current directory. One can use the "-cp" or
  "-classpath" switch to change the classpath. 

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How to reverse a string in Java?
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According to experienced coding bootcamp
instructors, to reverse a string in Java, one
must first convert it to a StringBuilder (a
mutable string) which comes with an inbuilt
function called reverse(). This function reverses
the string and returns the desired output.
Lastly, convert the reversed StringBuilder to
String using the inbuilt function toString(). One
can also use the XOR operation or traditional for
loop to complete the job.
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How To Prepare For Java-Based Interview? 
Apart from the technical skills, the bootcamp
manager for Java Training in Seattle points out
that a candidate must work on their personality.
Every hiring manager runs a Java-related
interview to assess a candidate's skills.  For an
entry-level position, the recruiter might ask
questions regarding the fundamental aspects of
programming and how well you know the concepts.
But apart from that, the manager would shoot some
questions throughout the interview to evaluate
the candidate's personality and how well they fit
into the team. 
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Here are tips for leaving a lasting impression
during the interview

• Take time to research the company 

Before entering the interview, learn more about
the company and its products and services,
customer demographics, and ownerships. You can
get the information on the company website or
check for the latest press releases and social
media handles to evaluate the company's tone,
voice, and key initiatives.
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• Practice

Taking time to practice possible interview
questions can come in handy during the interview.
Practicing before the mirror helps you note your
facial expressions and make you confident about
your responses.

• Ask questions

The interview is a two-way process where both
parties ask questions and assess the person
sitting on the other side of the table.
Soft-skill instructor at Java bootcamp encourages
the candidates to ask thoughtful questions during
the interview for two reasons. Firstly, it shows
the candidate has done due research in the
company and is genuinely interested in working
with them. Secondly, it helps clear doubts in
case you have any. 
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• Practice

Taking time to practice possible interview
questions can come in handy during the interview.
Practicing before the mirror helps you note your
facial expressions and make you confident about
your responses.

• Ask questions

The interview is a two-way process where both
parties ask questions and assess the person
sitting on the other side of the table.
Soft-skill instructor at Java bootcamp encourages
the candidates to ask thoughtful questions during
the interview for two reasons. Firstly, it shows
the candidate has done due research in the
company and is genuinely interested in working
with them. Secondly, it helps clear doubts in
case you have any. 
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Conclusion
Java is an in-demand skill among recruiters, and
they are willing to pay lucrative compensation to
the right candidate. If you, too, want to join
the tech domains and earn coveted six-figure
annually, you need to join the Java Training in
Seattle organized by SynergisticIT. The program
teaches the fundamental and advanced-level Java
programming skills necessary for an entry-level
developer. Besides, technical training, the
bootcamp organizes soft skill training for the
candidates that can help them in nailing the job
during the interview.
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