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Object-oriented programming (OOP) is a fundamental skill for application development, but how can you ace an OOP interview and showcase your abilities? Here are some tips to help you prepare and impress your potential employer.
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1 Know the basics
Before you go to an OOP interview, make sure you have a solid grasp of the basic concepts and principles of OOP, such as abstraction, encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism. You should be able to explain what they are, why they are important, and how they are implemented in your preferred programming language. You should also be familiar with common OOP design patterns, such as singleton, factory, observer, and strategy, and how they can improve the quality and maintainability of your code.
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- Marc Maußner Chief Engineer | Quantum Enthusiast | Qiskit Advocate
It's also good to have a general impression of different languages supporting the OOP paradigm. And also some pros and cons of these languages.
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- Nooppur Singla Java/J2EE | REST |MICROSERVICES|DOCKER| NODE JS|SPRING BOOT|AWS|APIGEE|GRAPHQL
OOPS concept is needed mainly at freshers level but definitely these are the base of Java which are very important for everyone to know.Design patterns knowledge is always a star in the interview process
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- Swetambari Srivastava SDET @ AAH | AI/ML | Java | Python |
OOPs concepts are important for proper designing of framework. Concepts like Interface and Class plays a crucial role when implementing a new framework.
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- Nikita Grishchenkov Senior PHP Developer at iCanDeliver
If we talk about basics the most important to understand is what interface means. Implementing interfaces to your project gives you a stable structure and easier work with dependencies. Using interfaces follows SOLID principles and is undividable with them.
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2 Review your portfolio
One of the best ways to demonstrate your OOP skills is to show some examples of your previous or current projects that use OOP techniques. You should review your portfolio and select a few projects that highlight your OOP expertise and achievements. You should be able to describe the problem, the solution, the OOP approach, and the challenges and benefits of using OOP in each project. You should also be ready to share your code snippets or live demos if possible.
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- Nooppur Singla Java/J2EE | REST |MICROSERVICES|DOCKER| NODE JS|SPRING BOOT|AWS|APIGEE|GRAPHQL
Yes I agree with it as example of implementation of Oops give you an added advantage as a candidate .Always give live examples that you have implemented.
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If applicable, mention any design patterns (like Singleton, Factory, Observer, etc.) you utilized in your projects and explain why you chose them over other approaches.
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3 Practice coding problems
Another common way to assess your OOP skills is to give you some coding problems that require you to apply OOP concepts and principles. You should practice solving some OOP coding problems in advance, using online platforms, books, or mock interviews. You should focus on writing clean, readable, and modular code that follows the OOP best practices and conventions. You should also be able to explain your logic, design decisions, and trade-offs while coding.
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Use your projects as examples to demonstrate your problem-solving abilities using OOP. Discuss how OOP helped in creating maintainable, scalable, and efficient solutions.
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4 Ask relevant questions
An OOP interview is not only a chance for you to show your skills, but also an opportunity for you to learn more about the company and the project you are applying for. You should ask relevant questions that show your interest and curiosity about the OOP aspects of the job. For example, you can ask about the OOP languages, frameworks, tools, and standards they use, the OOP challenges and goals they have, and the OOP expectations and feedback they have for you.
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- Marc Maußner Chief Engineer | Quantum Enthusiast | Qiskit Advocate
This is also relevant for all other inteviews. Prepare, actively listen, answer questions and put up your own questions. You want to give the best impression to your employer.
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5 Be confident and honest
Finally, you should be confident and honest in your OOP interview. You should showcase your strengths and achievements, but also acknowledge your weaknesses and areas of improvement. You should not pretend to know something you don't, or exaggerate your experience or skills. You should be humble and open to learning new things and receiving constructive criticism. You should also express your enthusiasm and passion for OOP and application development.
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Discuss performance improvements, code readability, maintainability, or any other notable achievements as well as what you would do different in hindsight.
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- Marc Maußner Chief Engineer | Quantum Enthusiast | Qiskit Advocate
In my opinion it never is a shame to say that you don't exactly or even at all know the solution or answer. That's not only applicable for the inverview but also for your daily work.
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- Nooppur Singla Java/J2EE | REST |MICROSERVICES|DOCKER| NODE JS|SPRING BOOT|AWS|APIGEE|GRAPHQL
This is absolutely true.One should be open to constructive criticism by remaining humble in an interview .This helps you to explore the concepts more.
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6 Here’s what else to consider
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