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2 | 3 | public class Employee { 4 | private String name; 5 | private double salary; 6 | 7 | public Employee(String name, double salary) { 8 | this.name = name; 9 | this.salary = salary; 10 | } 11 | 12 | public String getName() { 13 | return name; 14 | } 15 | 16 | public double getSalary() { 17 | return salary; 18 | } 19 | 20 | @Override 21 | public String toString() { 22 | return "Employee{name='" + name + "', salary=" + salary + "}"; 23 | } 24 | } 25 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /streams/src/streams/Person.java: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | package streams; 2 | 3 | public class Person { 4 | private String firstName; 5 | private String lastName; 6 | private int age; 7 | 8 | public Person(String firstName, String lastName, int age) { 9 | this.firstName = firstName; 10 | this.lastName = lastName; 11 | this.age = age; 12 | } 13 | 14 | public String getFirstName() { 15 | return firstName; 16 | } 17 | 18 | public String getLastName() { 19 | return lastName; 20 | } 21 | 22 | public int getAge() { 23 | return age; 24 | } 25 | } 26 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /streams/src/streams/Transaction.java: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | package streams; 2 | 3 | public class Transaction { 4 | private String type; 5 | private double amount; 6 | 7 | public Transaction(String type, double amount) { 8 | this.type = type; 9 | this.amount = amount; 10 | } 11 | 12 | public String getType() { 13 | return type; 14 | } 15 | 16 | public double getAmount() { 17 | return amount; 18 | } 19 | 20 | @Override 21 | public String toString() { 22 | return "Transaction{" + 23 | "type='" + type + '\'' + 24 | ", amount=" + amount + 25 | '}'; 26 | } 27 | } 28 | 29 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /companySpecificQuestions/EPAM/OddEvenPrinter.java.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | package com.card; 2 | 3 | import java.util.concurrent.ExecutorService; 4 | import java.util.concurrent.Executors; 5 | 6 | public class OddEvenPrinter { 7 | private final Object lock = new Object(); 8 | private int current = 1; 9 | private final int max = 10; 10 | 11 | public static void main(String[] args) { 12 | OddEvenPrinter printer = new OddEvenPrinter(); 13 | ExecutorService executor = Executors.newFixedThreadPool(2); 14 | 15 | executor.submit(printer.new OddNumberPrinter()); 16 | executor.submit(printer.new EvenNumberPrinter()); 17 | 18 | executor.shutdown(); 19 | } 20 | 21 | class OddNumberPrinter implements Runnable { 22 | @Override 23 | public void run() { 24 | synchronized (lock) { 25 | while (current <= max) { 26 | if (current % 2 != 0) { 27 | System.out.println("Odd: " + current); 28 | current++; 29 | lock.notify(); 30 | } else { 31 | try { 32 | lock.wait(); 33 | } catch (InterruptedException e) { 34 | Thread.currentThread().interrupt(); 35 | } 36 | } 37 | } 38 | lock.notify(); 39 | } 40 | } 41 | } 42 | 43 | class EvenNumberPrinter implements Runnable { 44 | @Override 45 | public void run() { 46 | synchronized (lock) { 47 | while (current <= max) { 48 | if (current % 2 == 0) { 49 | System.out.println("Even: " + current); 50 | current++; 51 | lock.notify(); 52 | } else { 53 | try { 54 | lock.wait(); 55 | } catch (InterruptedException e) { 56 | Thread.currentThread().interrupt(); 57 | } 58 | } 59 | } 60 | lock.notify(); 61 | } 62 | } 63 | } 64 | } 65 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /topicWiseInterviewQuestions/SequentialThreads: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | 2 | //Asked in walmart 3 | 4 | /* 5 | * Write a Multithreading problem which creates 3 threads (T1, T2, T3) and every thread should run in such a sequential 6 | * manner that the output is like: T1:1 T2:2 T3:3 …..T1:10 7 | */ 8 | 9 | package streams; 10 | 11 | import java.util.concurrent.locks.Condition; 12 | import java.util.concurrent.locks.ReentrantLock; 13 | 14 | public class SequentialThreads { 15 | 16 | private static final ReentrantLock lock = new ReentrantLock(); 17 | 18 | private static final Condition[] conditions = new Condition[3]; 19 | 20 | private static int nextThread = 1; 21 | 22 | private static final int MAX_COUNT = 10; 23 | private static int count = 1; 24 | 25 | public static void main(String[] args) { 26 | 27 | for (int i = 0; i < 3; i++) { 28 | 29 | conditions[i] = lock.newCondition(); 30 | } 31 | 32 | Thread t1 = new Thread(() -> runTask(1), "Therad T1"); 33 | Thread t2 = new Thread(() -> runTask(2), "Therad T2"); 34 | Thread t3 = new Thread(() -> runTask(3), "Therad T3"); 35 | 36 | t1.start(); 37 | t2.start(); 38 | t3.start(); 39 | 40 | } 41 | 42 | private static void runTask(int threadId) { 43 | 44 | while (true) { 45 | 46 | lock.lock(); 47 | try { 48 | 49 | if (count > MAX_COUNT) 50 | break; 51 | 52 | while (nextThread != threadId) { 53 | 54 | try { 55 | 56 | conditions[threadId - 1].await(); 57 | 58 | } 59 | 60 | catch (InterruptedException e) { 61 | 62 | Thread.currentThread().interrupt(); 63 | return; 64 | } 65 | 66 | if (count > MAX_COUNT) 67 | return; 68 | 69 | } 70 | 71 | System.out.println("T" + threadId + ":" + count++); 72 | nextThread = (threadId % 3) + 1; 73 | conditions[nextThread - 1].signal(); 74 | 75 | } 76 | 77 | finally { 78 | 79 | lock.unlock(); 80 | } 81 | 82 | } 83 | 84 | } 85 | 86 | } 87 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /README.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Welcome to our Java Developer Interview Preparation repository! In this repo, we'll cover important interview questions and topics relevant to Java developers. Whether you're preparing for your first Java developer role or looking to brush up on your skills, this resource aims to provide you with valuable insights and guidance. 2 | 3 | Topics Covered: 4 | 5 | Core Java Concepts: We'll delve into fundamental concepts such as OOP principles, data structures, and algorithms. 6 | 7 | Java APIs: Understanding commonly used APIs in Java, including Collections, Streams, and Concurrency utilities. 8 | 9 | Design Patterns: Exploring design patterns such as Singleton, Factory, Observer, and their implementations in Java. 10 | 11 | JVM Internals: Gain insights into Java Virtual Machine (JVM) internals, memory management, garbage collection, and performance optimization techniques. 12 | 13 | Spring Framework: Discussing key concepts of the Spring framework, including Dependency Injection, AOP, and Spring Boot. 14 | 15 | Hibernate: Exploring ORM (Object-Relational Mapping) concepts and Hibernate framework for database interaction. 16 | 17 | Multithreading and Concurrency: Understanding multithreading concepts, synchronization, and concurrency issues in Java. 18 | 19 | Exception Handling: Handling exceptions effectively in Java applications and best practices. 20 | 21 | Testing: Overview of testing methodologies, including JUnit and Mockito for unit testing and integration testing. 22 | 23 | Java 8 Features: Exploring new features introduced in Java 8, such as Lambda expressions, Stream API, and Optional class. 24 | 25 | 26 | How to Use This Resource: 27 | 28 | Study: Review the provided questions and topics, and ensure you have a solid understanding of each. 29 | 30 | Practice: Implement code examples for the discussed concepts to solidify your understanding. 31 | 32 | **Contribution: 33 | ** 34 | 35 | This repository is open for contributions! If you have additional questions, topics, or improvements, feel free to submit a pull request. 36 | 37 | Let's dive into the world of Java development together and prepare for your next interview success! Happy coding! 🚀 38 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /companySpecificQuestions/Deloitte/Question: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | // Asked in JP Morgan Java Developer Interview Question 2 | // How can you synchronize two threads to alternately print numbers (1,2,3...) and letters (A,B,C...) to produce the sequence "1,A,2,B..."? 3 | 4 | class AlternatingPrinter { 5 | private final Object lock = new Object(); 6 | private volatile boolean numberTurn = true; 7 | 8 | public static void main(String[] args) { 9 | AlternatingPrinter printer = new AlternatingPrinter(); 10 | Thread numberThread = new Thread(printer::printNumbers, "NumberThread"); 11 | Thread letterThread = new Thread(printer::printLetters, "LetterThread"); 12 | 13 | numberThread.start(); 14 | letterThread.start(); 15 | 16 | try { 17 | numberThread.join(); 18 | letterThread.join(); 19 | } catch (InterruptedException e) { 20 | Thread.currentThread().interrupt(); 21 | System.err.println("Main thread interrupted: " + e.getMessage()); 22 | } 23 | } 24 | 25 | public void printNumbers() { 26 | for (int i = 1; i <= 26; i++) { 27 | synchronized (lock) { 28 | try { 29 | while (!numberTurn) { 30 | lock.wait(); 31 | } 32 | System.out.print(i + " "); 33 | numberTurn = false; 34 | lock.notifyAll(); 35 | Thread.sleep(100); // Optional: adds small delay for better readability 36 | } catch (InterruptedException e) { 37 | Thread.currentThread().interrupt(); 38 | System.err.println("Number thread interrupted: " + e.getMessage()); 39 | return; 40 | } 41 | } 42 | } 43 | } 44 | 45 | public void printLetters() { 46 | for (char c = 'A'; c <= 'Z'; c++) { 47 | synchronized (lock) { 48 | try { 49 | while (numberTurn) { 50 | lock.wait(); 51 | } 52 | System.out.print(c + " "); 53 | numberTurn = true; 54 | lock.notifyAll(); 55 | Thread.sleep(100); // Optional: adds small delay for better readability 56 | } catch (InterruptedException e) { 57 | Thread.currentThread().interrupt(); 58 | System.err.println("Letter thread interrupted: " + e.getMessage()); 59 | return; 60 | } 61 | } 62 | } 63 | } 64 | } 65 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /streams/src/streams/Solutions.java: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | package streams; 2 | 3 | import java.util.Arrays; 4 | import java.util.LinkedHashMap; 5 | import java.util.List; 6 | import java.util.Map; 7 | import java.util.Optional; 8 | import java.util.Random; 9 | import java.util.Set; 10 | import java.util.stream.Collectors; 11 | import java.util.stream.Stream; 12 | 13 | public class Solutions { 14 | 15 | private static Set collect2; 16 | 17 | public static void main(String[] args) { 18 | 19 | // Q1. Given a list of strings, we need to group them by their length using Java 20 | // Streams. 21 | 22 | List strings = Arrays.asList("a", "bb", "ccc", "dd", "eee", "ffff", "ggggg"); 23 | 24 | Map> groupedByLength = strings.stream().collect(Collectors.groupingBy(String::length)); 25 | 26 | groupedByLength.forEach((key, val) -> System.out.println(key + ":" + val)); 27 | 28 | // Q2. Write a program to count the number of occurrences of each character in a 29 | // string using streams. 30 | 31 | String input = "countingcharacters"; 32 | 33 | Map collect = input.chars().mapToObj(x -> (char) x) 34 | .collect(Collectors.groupingBy(x -> x, Collectors.counting())); 35 | 36 | collect.forEach((key, val) -> System.out.println(key + " : " + val)); 37 | 38 | // Q3. Given a list of Employee objects, find the employee with the highest 39 | // salary using streams. 40 | 41 | List employees = Arrays.asList(new Employee("Alice", 60000), new Employee("Bob", 70000), 42 | new Employee("Charlie", 80000), new Employee("David", 75000)); 43 | 44 | Optional highestPaidEmployee = employees.stream() 45 | .max((e1, e2) -> Double.compare(e1.getSalary(), e2.getSalary())); 46 | 47 | if (highestPaidEmployee.isPresent()) { 48 | System.out.println("Employee with the highest salary: " + highestPaidEmployee.get()); 49 | } else { 50 | System.out.println("No employees found."); 51 | } 52 | 53 | // Q4. Using streams, filter a list of numbers to only include those greater 54 | // than 10 and then find their average. 55 | 56 | List numbers = Arrays.asList(5, 15, 20, 25, 30, 3, 8, 10); 57 | Double average = numbers.stream().filter(n -> n > 10).mapToInt(n -> n).average().orElse(0); 58 | 59 | System.out.println("average : " + average); 60 | 61 | // Q5. Using Java Streams, convert a list of strings to a map where the key is 62 | // the string and the value is its length. 63 | List data = List.of("apple", "banana", "cherry", "date"); 64 | Map stringLengthMap = strings.stream().collect(Collectors.toMap(x -> x, x -> x.length())); 65 | 66 | // Print the map 67 | stringLengthMap.forEach((key, value) -> System.out.println(key + ": " + value)); 68 | 69 | // Q6. Write a stream operation to flatten a list of lists of integers into a 70 | // single list of integers. 71 | List> listOfLists = List.of(List.of(1, 2, 3), List.of(4, 5, 6), List.of(7, 8, 9)); 72 | List flattenedList = listOfLists.stream().flatMap(list -> list.stream()).collect(Collectors.toList()); 73 | 74 | flattenedList.forEach(ele -> System.out.println(ele)); 75 | 76 | // Q7. Given a list of transactions, filter out transactions of a specific type 77 | // and collect them into a set. 78 | 79 | List transactions = List.of(new Transaction("deposit", 100.0), new Transaction("withdrawal", 50.0), 80 | new Transaction("deposit", 200.0), new Transaction("withdrawal", 30.0), 81 | new Transaction("transfer", 75.0)); 82 | 83 | Set filteredTransactions = transactions.stream().filter(x -> x.getType().equals("deposit")) 84 | .collect(Collectors.toSet()); 85 | filteredTransactions.forEach(ele -> System.out.println(ele)); 86 | 87 | // Q8. Create a stream pipeline to find the first name of the oldest person in a 88 | // list of Person objects. 89 | List people = Arrays.asList(new Person("John", "Doe", 30), new Person("Jane", "Smith", 40), 90 | new Person("Alice", "Johnson", 50), new Person("Bob", "Brown", 60)); 91 | 92 | Optional maxAge = people.stream().max((p1, p2) -> Integer.compare(p1.getAge(), p2.getAge())); 93 | if (maxAge.isPresent()) { 94 | 95 | System.out.println(maxAge.get().getFirstName()); 96 | } 97 | 98 | // Q9. Write a program to find the first non-repeating character in a string 99 | // using streams. 100 | 101 | String inputData = "ilikecodingandsinging"; 102 | 103 | // Create a map to count the occurrences of each character 104 | LinkedHashMap frequencyMap = inputData.chars().mapToObj(x -> (char) x) 105 | .collect(Collectors.groupingBy(x -> x, LinkedHashMap::new, Collectors.counting())); 106 | 107 | // Find the first non-repeating character 108 | Character findFirst = frequencyMap.entrySet().stream().filter(entry -> entry.getValue() == 1) 109 | .map(entry -> entry.getKey()).findFirst().orElse(null); 110 | 111 | System.out.println(findFirst); 112 | 113 | // Q10. Using streams, find the sum of the squares of a list of integers. 114 | 115 | List numberList = Arrays.asList(1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10); 116 | int sum = numberList.stream().mapToInt(x -> x * x).sum(); 117 | System.out.println(sum); 118 | 119 | // Q11. Write a stream operation to skip the first 5 elements in a list and then 120 | // print the rest. 121 | 122 | numberList.stream().skip(5).forEach(x -> System.out.print(x + " ")); 123 | 124 | // Q12. Create a stream to generate an infinite sequence of random numbers and 125 | // print the first 10. 126 | Stream.generate(() -> new Random().nextInt()).limit(10).forEach(n -> System.out.print(n + " ")); 127 | 128 | // Q13. Using streams, partition a list of integers into even and odd numbers. 129 | Map> partitionList = numberList.stream() 130 | .collect(Collectors.partitioningBy(ele -> ele % 2 == 0)); 131 | List evenNumbers = partitionList.get(true); 132 | List oddNumbers = partitionList.get(false); 133 | 134 | System.out.println("Even numbers: " + evenNumbers); 135 | System.out.println("Odd numbers: " + oddNumbers); 136 | 137 | // Q14. Write a program to convert a list of strings to a list of their 138 | // respective lengths using streams. 139 | 140 | List info = Arrays.asList("apple", "banana", "orange", "grape", "kiwi"); 141 | List lengths = info.stream().map(ele -> ele.length()).collect(Collectors.toList()); 142 | System.out.println("Lengths of strings: " + lengths); 143 | 144 | // Q15. Using streams, find the product of all elements in a list of integers. 145 | Integer product = numberList.stream().reduce(1, (x, y) -> x * y); 146 | System.out.println(product); 147 | 148 | // Q16. Create a stream pipeline to collect all unique words from a list of 149 | // sentences. 150 | List sentences = Arrays.asList("The quick brown fox", "jumps over the lazy dog", "and the lazy cat"); 151 | sentences.stream().flatMap(list -> Arrays.stream(list.split("\\s+"))).distinct().collect(Collectors.toList()); 152 | 153 | // Q17. Write a program to filter out null values from a list of strings using 154 | // streams. 155 | List nullStrings = Arrays.asList("apple", null, "banana", "orange", null, "grape", "kiwi"); 156 | List removeNULLString = nullStrings.stream().filter(ele -> ele != null).collect(Collectors.toList()); 157 | System.out.println(removeNULLString); 158 | 159 | // Q18. Using streams, merge two lists of integers and remove duplicates. 160 | List list1 = Arrays.asList(1, 2, 3, 4, 5); 161 | List list2 = Arrays.asList(4, 5, 6, 7, 8); 162 | 163 | // Merge the two lists and remove duplicates 164 | List mergedList = Stream.concat(list1.stream(), list2.stream()).distinct() 165 | .collect(Collectors.toList()); 166 | System.out.println(mergedList); 167 | 168 | // Q19. Write a stream operation to check if any string in a list starts with a 169 | // specific prefix. 170 | boolean anyMatch = info.stream().anyMatch(ele -> ele.startsWith("ap")); 171 | System.out.println(anyMatch); 172 | 173 | // Q20. Write a program to concatenate a list of strings into a single string, 174 | // separated by commas, using streams. 175 | 176 | String mergedString = info.stream().collect(Collectors.joining(",")); 177 | System.out.println(mergedString); 178 | 179 | } 180 | } 181 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /topicWiseInterviewQuestions/Java Multithreading Interview Questions.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | 1. What is the difference between Process and Thread? 2 | 3 | Process: 4 | 5 | A process is an independent program in execution with its own memory space. 6 | Processes are isolated from each other and do not share memory. 7 | Creating a process is resource-intensive due to its high memory usage and startup time. 8 | Communication between processes usually requires inter-process communication (IPC) mechanisms like sockets or shared files. 9 | 10 | Thread: 11 | 12 | A thread (or lightweight process) is a smaller unit of a process that can run concurrently with other threads within the same process. 13 | Threads share the same memory space and resources of their parent process. 14 | Creating a thread is less resource-intensive compared to creating a process. 15 | Threads can directly communicate with each other by reading and writing to shared variables. 16 | 17 | 2. What is the difference between user Thread and daemon Thread? 18 | 19 | User Thread: 20 | 21 | User threads are high-priority threads that perform the main tasks of an application. 22 | The JVM waits for user threads to complete before terminating the program. 23 | They are non-daemon by default. 24 | 25 | Daemon Thread: 26 | 27 | Daemon threads are low-priority threads that run in the background to perform housekeeping tasks. 28 | The JVM does not wait for daemon threads to finish before exiting the program. 29 | Examples include garbage collector and other background tasks. 30 | 31 | 32 | 3. How can we create a Thread in Java? 33 | 34 | By extending Thread class: 35 | 36 | public class MyThread extends Thread { 37 | public void run() { 38 | // Code to execute in the thread 39 | } 40 | } 41 | 42 | MyThread thread = new MyThread(); 43 | thread.start(); 44 | 45 | 46 | By implementing Runnable interface: 47 | 48 | public class MyRunnable implements Runnable { 49 | public void run() { 50 | // Code to execute in the thread 51 | } 52 | } 53 | 54 | Thread thread = new Thread(new MyRunnable()); 55 | thread.start(); 56 | 57 | 58 | 4. What are different states in lifecycle of Thread? 59 | 60 | New: The thread is created but not yet started. 61 | Runnable: The thread is ready to run and waiting for CPU time. 62 | Blocked: The thread is blocked waiting for a monitor lock. 63 | Waiting: The thread is waiting indefinitely for another thread to perform a specific action. 64 | Timed Waiting: The thread is waiting for another thread to perform a specific action for a specified period. 65 | Terminated: The thread has finished its execution. 66 | 67 | 5. Can we call run() method of a Thread class? 68 | 69 | Yes, you can call the run() method directly, but it will be executed in the current thread like a normal method call and won't create a new thread. To start a new thread, you must call the start() method, which in turn calls the run() method internally. 70 | 71 | 6. How can we pause the execution of a Thread for specific time? 72 | 73 | You can use the sleep() method from the Thread class. 74 | 75 | try { 76 | Thread.sleep(1000); // Pauses the thread for 1 second 77 | } catch (InterruptedException e) { 78 | e.printStackTrace(); 79 | } 80 | 81 | 82 | 7. What do you understand about Thread Priority? 83 | 84 | Thread priority determines the relative priority of threads for CPU time allocation. It is an integer value between Thread.MIN_PRIORITY (1) and Thread.MAX_PRIORITY (10), with the default being Thread.NORM_PRIORITY (5). However, thread priority doesn't guarantee the execution order due to OS thread scheduling. 85 | 86 | 8. What is context-switching in multi-threading? 87 | 88 | Context-switching is the process of saving the state of a currently running thread or process and restoring the state of the next thread or process to be executed by the CPU. This enables multiple threads to share a single CPU resource effectively. 89 | 90 | 9. How can we make sure main() is the last thread to finish in Java Program? 91 | 92 | You can use the join() method to ensure that the main thread waits for other threads to complete. 93 | 94 | Thread t1 = new Thread(new RunnableTask()); 95 | Thread t2 = new Thread(new RunnableTask()); 96 | 97 | t1.start(); 98 | t2.start(); 99 | 100 | try { 101 | t1.join(); 102 | t2.join(); 103 | } catch (InterruptedException e) { 104 | e.printStackTrace(); 105 | } 106 | 107 | 108 | 109 | Certainly! Below are explanations for all the questions listed, covering various aspects of threads in Java. 110 | 111 | 1. What is the difference between Process and Thread? 112 | Process: 113 | 114 | A process is an independent program in execution with its own memory space. 115 | Processes are isolated from each other and do not share memory. 116 | Creating a process is resource-intensive due to its high memory usage and startup time. 117 | Communication between processes usually requires inter-process communication (IPC) mechanisms like sockets or shared files. 118 | Thread: 119 | 120 | A thread (or lightweight process) is a smaller unit of a process that can run concurrently with other threads within the same process. 121 | Threads share the same memory space and resources of their parent process. 122 | Creating a thread is less resource-intensive compared to creating a process. 123 | Threads can directly communicate with each other by reading and writing to shared variables. 124 | 2. What is the difference between user Thread and daemon Thread? 125 | User Thread: 126 | 127 | User threads are high-priority threads that perform the main tasks of an application. 128 | The JVM waits for user threads to complete before terminating the program. 129 | They are non-daemon by default. 130 | Daemon Thread: 131 | 132 | Daemon threads are low-priority threads that run in the background to perform housekeeping tasks. 133 | The JVM does not wait for daemon threads to finish before exiting the program. 134 | Examples include garbage collector and other background tasks. 135 | 3. How can we create a Thread in Java? 136 | By extending Thread class: 137 | 138 | java 139 | Copy code 140 | public class MyThread extends Thread { 141 | public void run() { 142 | // Code to execute in the thread 143 | } 144 | } 145 | 146 | MyThread thread = new MyThread(); 147 | thread.start(); 148 | By implementing Runnable interface: 149 | 150 | java 151 | Copy code 152 | public class MyRunnable implements Runnable { 153 | public void run() { 154 | // Code to execute in the thread 155 | } 156 | } 157 | 158 | Thread thread = new Thread(new MyRunnable()); 159 | thread.start(); 160 | 4. What are different states in lifecycle of Thread? 161 | New: The thread is created but not yet started. 162 | Runnable: The thread is ready to run and waiting for CPU time. 163 | Blocked: The thread is blocked waiting for a monitor lock. 164 | Waiting: The thread is waiting indefinitely for another thread to perform a specific action. 165 | Timed Waiting: The thread is waiting for another thread to perform a specific action for a specified period. 166 | Terminated: The thread has finished its execution. 167 | 5. Can we call run() method of a Thread class? 168 | Yes, you can call the run() method directly, but it will be executed in the current thread like a normal method call and won't create a new thread. To start a new thread, you must call the start() method, which in turn calls the run() method internally. 169 | 170 | 6. How can we pause the execution of a Thread for specific time? 171 | You can use the sleep() method from the Thread class. 172 | 173 | java 174 | Copy code 175 | try { 176 | Thread.sleep(1000); // Pauses the thread for 1 second 177 | } catch (InterruptedException e) { 178 | e.printStackTrace(); 179 | } 180 | 7. What do you understand about Thread Priority? 181 | Thread priority determines the relative priority of threads for CPU time allocation. It is an integer value between Thread.MIN_PRIORITY (1) and Thread.MAX_PRIORITY (10), with the default being Thread.NORM_PRIORITY (5). However, thread priority doesn't guarantee the execution order due to OS thread scheduling. 182 | 183 | 8. What is context-switching in multi-threading? 184 | Context-switching is the process of saving the state of a currently running thread or process and restoring the state of the next thread or process to be executed by the CPU. This enables multiple threads to share a single CPU resource effectively. 185 | 186 | 9. How can we make sure main() is the last thread to finish in Java Program? 187 | You can use the join() method to ensure that the main thread waits for other threads to complete. 188 | 189 | java 190 | Copy code 191 | Thread t1 = new Thread(new RunnableTask()); 192 | Thread t2 = new Thread(new RunnableTask()); 193 | 194 | t1.start(); 195 | t2.start(); 196 | 197 | try { 198 | t1.join(); 199 | t2.join(); 200 | } catch (InterruptedException e) { 201 | e.printStackTrace(); 202 | } 203 | 204 | 10. How does thread communicate with each other? 205 | 206 | Threads communicate with each other using shared variables. They can also use synchronization constructs such as wait(), notify(), and notifyAll() to coordinate their actions. 207 | 208 | 11. Why thread communication methods wait(), notify() and notifyAll() are in Object class? 209 | 210 | In Java every Object has a monitor and wait, notify methods are used to wait for the Object monitor or to notify other threads that Object monitor is free now. There is no monitor on threads in java and synchronization can be used with any Object, that's why it's part of Object class so that every class in java has these essential methods for inter thread communication. 211 | 212 | 12. Why wait(), notify() and notifyAll() methods have to be called from synchronized method or block? 213 | 214 | These methods need to be called from synchronized context to ensure that the current thread holds the object's monitor lock. This is necessary to avoid race conditions and to ensure that thread communication happens correctly and safely. 215 | 216 | 13. Why Thread sleep() and yield() methods are static? 217 | 218 | The sleep() and yield() methods are static because they always affect the current thread, the one that is executing the method. It doesn't make sense to call these methods on other threads. 219 | 220 | 14. How can we achieve thread safety in Java? 221 | 222 | Thread safety can be achieved using various techniques: 223 | 224 | Synchronization: Using synchronized methods or blocks. 225 | Locks: Using Lock and ReentrantLock from java.util.concurrent.locks. 226 | Volatile keyword: For visibility of changes to variables across threads. 227 | Thread-safe collections: Using classes from java.util.concurrent. 228 | Atomic variables: Using java.util.concurrent.atomic package. 229 | 230 | 15. What is volatile keyword in Java? 231 | 232 | The volatile keyword in Java is used to indicate that a variable's value will be modified by different threads. It ensures that the value of the volatile variable is always read from the main memory, and not from the thread's local cache. 233 | 234 | 16. Which is more preferred - Synchronized method or Synchronized block? 235 | 236 | Synchronized blocks are more preferred as they provide more granular control over the synchronization scope. They allow locking of only the critical section of the code, potentially improving performance by reducing the scope of the lock. 237 | 238 | 17. How to create daemon thread in Java? 239 | 240 | You can create a daemon thread by calling setDaemon(true) on a Thread object before starting it. 241 | 242 | Thread daemonThread = new Thread(new RunnableTask()); 243 | daemonThread.setDaemon(true); 244 | daemonThread.start(); 245 | 246 | 18. What is Thread Group? Why it’s advised not to use it? 247 | 248 | ThreadGroup is a class which was intended to provide information about a thread group. ThreadGroup API is weak and it doesn't have any functionality that is not provided by Thread. It has two main features - to get the list of active threads in a thread group and to set the uncaught exception handler for the thread. But Java 1.5 has added _setUncaughtExceptionHandler(UncaughtExceptionHandler eh)_ method using which we can add uncaught exception handler to the thread. So ThreadGroup is obsolete and hence not advised to use anymore. 249 | 250 | ``` 251 | t1.setUncaughtExceptionHandler(new UncaughtExceptionHandler(){ 252 | 253 | @Override 254 | public void uncaughtException(Thread t, Throwable e) { 255 | System.out.println("exception occured:"+e.getMessage()); 256 | } 257 | 258 | }); 259 | ``` 260 | 261 | 19. What is Deadlock? How to analyze and avoid deadlock situation? 262 | 263 | Deadlock: A situation where two or more threads are blocked forever, waiting for each other to release resources. 264 | Analysis: Deadlocks can be analyzed using thread dumps, which show the stack trace of all threads and the locks they are holding. 265 | Avoidance: Deadlocks can be avoided by: 266 | Avoiding nested locks. 267 | Using a consistent order for acquiring locks. 268 | Using try-lock mechanisms with timeouts. 269 | 270 | 20. What is Java Timer Class? How to schedule a task to run after specific interval? 271 | 272 | Timer is a utility class in Java used to schedule tasks for future execution in a background thread. 273 | 274 | Timer timer = new Timer(); 275 | timer.schedule(new TimerTask() { 276 | @Override 277 | public void run() { 278 | // Task to run 279 | } 280 | }, 5000); // Schedules task to run after 5 seconds 281 | 282 | 283 | 21. What is Thread Pool? How can we create Thread Pool in Java? 284 | 285 | A thread pool is a collection of pre-created threads that can be reused to execute tasks, improving performance and resource management. 286 | 287 | ExecutorService executor = Executors.newFixedThreadPool(10); 288 | executor.execute(new RunnableTask()); 289 | executor.shutdown(); 290 | 291 | 292 | 22. What will happen if we don’t override Thread class run() method? 293 | 294 | If you don't override the run() method, the Thread class's run() method will execute, which does nothing. This means the thread will start but will not perform any meaningful task. 295 | 296 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /companySpecificQuestions/Altran/FirstTR.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Q. Explain Internal working of HashMap. 2 | 3 | A hash map in Java, implemented as HashMap in the Java Collections Framework, is a widely used data structure that offers efficient storage and retrieval of key-value pairs. Here’s a detailed explanation of its internal structure. 4 | 5 | 1. Hash Function 6 | In a Java HashMap, a hash function converts a key into an integer (hash code). This hash code is then used to determine the bucket location within the internal array where the key-value pair should be stored. 7 | 8 | Properties of a Good Hash Function: 9 | 10 | Deterministic: The same key consistently yields the same hash code. 11 | Efficient: Computes quickly. 12 | Uniform: Distributes keys evenly across the buckets. 13 | Minimizes Collisions: Different keys produce different hash codes. 14 | 15 | 2. Buckets 16 | The HashMap uses an array of nodes (buckets) where each bucket can store multiple key-value pairs. The hash code determines which bucket an entry belongs to. 17 | 18 | Index Calculation: The hash code is used to calculate the bucket index using hash(key) & (n - 1), where n is the length of the array. This ensures the index is within the bounds of the array. 19 | 20 | 3. Nodes 21 | Each entry in the HashMap is represented as a node containing: 22 | 23 | Key: The key object. 24 | Value: The value object associated with the key. 25 | Hash: The hash code of the key. 26 | Next: A reference to the next node in case of a collision (forming a linked list). 27 | 28 | 4. Collision Resolution 29 | Collisions occur when multiple keys map to the same bucket. Java HashMap uses two main methods to resolve collisions: 30 | 31 | Chaining: Each bucket can contain a linked list of nodes. When a collision occurs, new nodes are added to the end of the list in the corresponding bucket. 32 | Treeification: When the number of nodes in a bucket exceeds a certain threshold (typically 8), the linked list is transformed into a balanced binary tree (red-black tree). This ensures O(log n) time complexity for operations within that bucket, enhancing performance for heavily populated buckets. 33 | 34 | 5. Load Factor and Resizing 35 | The load factor measures how full the hash map can get before resizing. It's defined as number of entries / number of buckets. The default load factor in Java HashMap is 0.75. 36 | 37 | Threshold: When the number of entries exceeds the product of the load factor and the current bucket array size, the HashMap resizes. 38 | Resizing: Involves creating a new, larger array (typically double the size) and rehashing all existing entries into this new array. This operation helps maintain efficient performance. 39 | 40 | 6. Rehashing 41 | Rehashing is the process of redistributing existing entries into a new array when the HashMap resizes. The steps include: 42 | 43 | Creating a new array of double the size. 44 | Recalculating the bucket index for each key using the new array size. 45 | Inserting each key-value pair into the appropriate bucket in the new array. 46 | 47 | 7. Performance Considerations 48 | Time Complexity: 49 | Average Case: O(1) for insertions, deletions, and lookups due to direct indexing. 50 | Worst Case: O(n) if many collisions lead to long chains or large tree structures. 51 | Space Complexity: O(n), where n is the number of entries. 52 | 53 | 8. Concurrency 54 | Java provides ConcurrentHashMap for concurrent access, which is thread-safe without the need for external synchronization. It achieves this by partitioning the map into multiple segments, each independently lockable, thus allowing multiple threads to access the map simultaneously without contention. 55 | 56 | 9. Applications 57 | Hash maps are widely used in scenarios requiring quick access to data via keys, such as: 58 | 59 | Caching: Storing frequently accessed data for quick retrieval. 60 | Databases: Indexing for fast lookup. 61 | Sets: Implementing sets for fast membership testing. 62 | 63 | 10. Advantages and Disadvantages 64 | Advantages: 65 | 66 | Fast average-case performance for lookup, insertion, and deletion. 67 | Simple to use and implement. 68 | Efficient memory usage for large data sets. 69 | 70 | Disadvantages: 71 | 72 | Potential for inefficient performance in worst-case scenarios. 73 | Requires a good hash function to minimize collisions. 74 | Rehashing can be computationally expensive. 75 | 76 | Q.Is HashMap thread-safe? 77 | 78 | No, HashMap is not thread-safe. If multiple threads access a HashMap concurrently and at least one of the threads modifies the map structurally, it must be synchronized externally. 79 | 80 | For thread-safe operations, you can use Collections.synchronizedMap to wrap the HashMap: 81 | 82 | Map synchronizedMap = Collections.synchronizedMap(new HashMap<>()); 83 | 84 | Alternatively, you can use ConcurrentHashMap, which is designed for concurrent access. 85 | 86 | ConcurrentHashMap concurrentHashMap = new ConcurrentHashMap<>(); 87 | 88 | Q. Can you inherit private methods of a class? 89 | 90 | No, private methods of a class are not inherited by subclasses. Private methods are only accessible within the class they are declared in. 91 | 92 | Q. Can you override private methods? 93 | 94 | No, you cannot override private methods. Since private methods are not accessible to subclasses, they cannot be overridden. However, you can define a method with the same name and parameter list in the subclass, but it won't be considered an override; it's simply a new method. 95 | 96 | Q. Can you override member variables of a class? 97 | 98 | No, you cannot override member variables in Java. Member variables (fields) are hidden, not overridden. If you declare a variable in a subclass with the same name as one in the superclass, the subclass variable hides the superclass variable. 99 | 100 | Q. How to create a Singleton class? 101 | 102 | Creating a Singleton class in Java involves ensuring that a class has only one instance and provides a global point of access to it. Here’s how you can do it step-by-step: 103 | 104 | Step 1: Define the Class with a Private Constructor 105 | A private constructor prevents the class from being instantiated from outside the class. 106 | 107 | public class Singleton { 108 | private static Singleton instance; 109 | 110 | private Singleton() { 111 | // private constructor to prevent instantiation 112 | } 113 | } 114 | 115 | Step 2: Create a Static Method to Provide the Singleton Instance 116 | This method checks if the instance already exists. If not, it creates one. This method ensures that only one instance of the class is created. 117 | 118 | public class Singleton { 119 | private static Singleton instance; 120 | 121 | private Singleton() { 122 | // private constructor to prevent instantiation 123 | } 124 | 125 | public static Singleton getInstance() { 126 | if (instance == null) { 127 | instance = new Singleton(); 128 | } 129 | return instance; 130 | } 131 | } 132 | 133 | Thread-Safe Singleton (Optional) 134 | To make the Singleton class thread-safe, you can synchronize the getInstance method. This prevents multiple threads from creating separate instances of the Singleton class. 135 | 136 | 137 | public class Singleton { 138 | private static Singleton instance; 139 | 140 | private Singleton() { 141 | // private constructor to prevent instantiation 142 | } 143 | 144 | public static synchronized Singleton getInstance() { 145 | if (instance == null) { 146 | instance = new Singleton(); 147 | } 148 | return instance; 149 | } 150 | } 151 | 152 | Double-Checked Locking (Optimized Thread-Safe Singleton) 153 | Double-checked locking reduces the overhead of acquiring a lock by first checking the locking criterion without actually acquiring the lock. Only if the check indicates that locking is required does the actual lock get acquired. 154 | 155 | 156 | public class Singleton { 157 | private static volatile Singleton instance; 158 | 159 | private Singleton() { 160 | // private constructor to prevent instantiation 161 | } 162 | 163 | public static Singleton getInstance() { 164 | if (instance == null) { 165 | synchronized (Singleton.class) { 166 | if (instance == null) { 167 | instance = new Singleton(); 168 | } 169 | } 170 | } 171 | return instance; 172 | } 173 | } 174 | 175 | By following these steps, you can create a Singleton class in Java that ensures only one instance of the class is created and provides a global point of access to it. 176 | 177 | Q. How to do a shallow copy in Java 178 | Shallow copy can be done by using the clone() method, provided the class implements Cloneable and overrides the clone() method: 179 | 180 | public class ShallowCopyExample implements Cloneable { 181 | int[] data; 182 | 183 | public ShallowCopyExample(int[] data) { 184 | this.data = data; 185 | } 186 | 187 | @Override 188 | protected Object clone() throws CloneNotSupportedException { 189 | return super.clone(); 190 | } 191 | 192 | public static void main(String[] args) throws CloneNotSupportedException { 193 | int[] data = {1, 2, 3}; 194 | ShallowCopyExample original = new ShallowCopyExample(data); 195 | ShallowCopyExample copy = (ShallowCopyExample) original.clone(); 196 | 197 | System.out.println(Arrays.toString(copy.data)); // Output: [1, 2, 3] 198 | } 199 | } 200 | 201 | 202 | Q. What is the use of the Cloneable interface? Which class has the clone method? Why is the clone method in the Object class? 203 | 204 | Cloneable Interface: Indicates that a class permits cloning. If a class implements Cloneable, it must override the clone() method. 205 | Class with clone Method: The clone() method is defined in the Object class. 206 | Reason: Since Object is the root of the class hierarchy, having the clone() method in Object allows every object to be cloned, provided the class implements Cloneable. 207 | 208 | Q. Explain serialization and deserialization. 209 | 210 | Serialization: The process of converting an object into a byte stream for storage or transmission. 211 | Deserialization: The process of converting a byte stream back into a copy of the object. 212 | 213 | Q. What is dependency injection in Spring Boot? How to do dependency injection in code? 214 | 215 | Dependency Injection (DI) is a design pattern used in Spring Boot (and many other frameworks) to achieve Inversion of Control (IoC) between classes and their dependencies. It allows the creation of dependent objects outside of a class and provides those objects to a class in different ways. This makes your code more modular, testable, and maintainable. 216 | 217 | Understanding Dependency Injection 218 | Imagine you have a class Car that depends on another class Engine. Without DI, you might instantiate Engine inside the Car class like this: 219 | 220 | public class Car { 221 | private Engine engine; 222 | 223 | public Car() { 224 | this.engine = new Engine(); 225 | } 226 | 227 | // other methods... 228 | } 229 | 230 | 231 | This approach tightly couples Car to Engine, making it hard to change the implementation of Engine or to test Car with a mock Engine. 232 | 233 | With DI, you can inject the Engine dependency from outside the Car class: 234 | 235 | public class Car { 236 | private Engine engine; 237 | 238 | public Car(Engine engine) { 239 | this.engine = engine; 240 | } 241 | 242 | // other methods... 243 | } 244 | 245 | 246 | Types of Dependency Injection in Spring Boot 247 | Constructor Injection: Dependencies are provided through the constructor. 248 | Setter Injection: Dependencies are provided through setter methods. 249 | Field Injection: Dependencies are injected directly into fields (not recommended for various reasons). 250 | 251 | How to Do Dependency Injection in Spring Boot 252 | 253 | You can inject dependencies using one of the below mentioned methods. Constructor Injection is the most recommended. 254 | 255 | Constructor Injection: 256 | 257 | import org.springframework.beans.factory.annotation.Autowired; 258 | import org.springframework.stereotype.Component; 259 | 260 | @Component 261 | public class Car { 262 | private final Engine engine; 263 | 264 | @Autowired 265 | public Car(Engine engine) { 266 | this.engine = engine; 267 | } 268 | 269 | public void drive() { 270 | engine.start(); 271 | System.out.println("Car is driving"); 272 | } 273 | } 274 | 275 | 276 | Setter Injection: 277 | 278 | import org.springframework.beans.factory.annotation.Autowired; 279 | import org.springframework.stereotype.Component; 280 | 281 | @Component 282 | public class Car { 283 | private Engine engine; 284 | 285 | @Autowired 286 | public void setEngine(Engine engine) { 287 | this.engine = engine; 288 | } 289 | 290 | public void drive() { 291 | engine.start(); 292 | System.out.println("Car is driving"); 293 | } 294 | } 295 | 296 | 297 | Field Injection: 298 | 299 | import org.springframework.beans.factory.annotation.Autowired; 300 | import org.springframework.stereotype.Component; 301 | 302 | @Component 303 | public class Car { 304 | @Autowired 305 | private Engine engine; 306 | 307 | public void drive() { 308 | engine.start(); 309 | System.out.println("Car is driving"); 310 | } 311 | } 312 | 313 | 314 | Q. Explain @Autowired annotation. 315 | 316 | The @Autowired annotation in Spring is used for automatic dependency injection. It allows Spring to resolve and inject collaborating beans into your bean (class) without the need for explicit wiring. This simplifies the configuration and promotes loose coupling between components. 317 | 318 | When you use @Autowired, Spring's dependency injection mechanism will: 319 | 320 | Locate the Required Bean: It will search for a bean that matches the required type. 321 | Inject the Bean: It will inject the located bean into the annotated field, setter method, or constructor. 322 | 323 | Q. What is the difference between @RestController and @Service? 324 | 325 | In Spring, @RestController and @Service are annotations used to define different types of components with specific roles in an application. Understanding the differences between them helps in designing a well-structured and maintainable application. 326 | 327 | @RestController is a specialized version of the @Controller annotation. 328 | It is used to create RESTful web services. 329 | It combines @Controller and @ResponseBody, meaning that the methods in a @RestController return data directly rather than rendering a view. 330 | Primarily used for handling HTTP requests and returning responses (typically JSON or XML). 331 | 332 | @RestController 333 | @RequestMapping("/api") 334 | public class MyController { 335 | 336 | @GetMapping("/greeting") 337 | public String greeting() { 338 | return "Hello, World!"; 339 | } 340 | } 341 | 342 | 343 | @Service is used to define a service layer component. 344 | It indicates that a class performs some business logic or service tasks. 345 | It doesn't handle HTTP requests directly; instead, it contains the business logic of the application. 346 | Typically used to encapsulate business logic, making it reusable and easier to test. 347 | 348 | @Service 349 | public class GreetingService { 350 | 351 | public String getGreeting() { 352 | return "Hello, World!"; 353 | } 354 | } 355 | 356 | Q. How to Create a Spring Bean? 357 | 358 | This article gave a brief description of Spring beans, first check this :- https://www.baeldung.com/spring-bean#:~:text=Bean%20is%20a%20key%20concept%20of,use%20it%20in%20an%20effective%20way.&text=Bean%20is%20a%20key,in%20an%20effective%20way.&text=a%20key%20concept%20of,use%20it%20in%20an 359 | 360 | Then next check this: https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/how-to-create-a-spring-bean-in-3-different-ways/ 361 | 362 | Q. What are microservices? Explain about Discovery Service? 363 | 364 | Microservices are an architectural style in which a large application is composed of small, independent services that communicate with each other through APIs. Each service is responsible for a specific business function and can be developed, deployed, and scaled independently. This approach contrasts with monolithic architecture, where an application is built as a single, interconnected unit. 365 | 366 | Key Characteristics of Microservices: 367 | 368 | Independence: Each microservice can be developed, deployed, and scaled independently. 369 | Business Capability: Each service is built around a specific business function. 370 | Decentralized Data Management: Each microservice manages its own database, which helps in ensuring loose coupling. 371 | Technology Diversity: Different services can be built using different programming languages and technologies, allowing teams to choose the best tools for their tasks. 372 | Fault Isolation: Failures in one service do not necessarily bring down the entire system. 373 | Scalability: Services can be scaled independently based on their specific demand. 374 | 375 | 376 | Example of Microservices Architecture 377 | 378 | Consider an e-commerce application divided into several microservices: 379 | 380 | User Service: Manages user accounts and authentication. 381 | Product Service: Manages the product catalog. 382 | Order Service: Handles order processing and management. 383 | Inventory Service: Manages inventory and stock levels. 384 | Payment Service: Processes payments and transactions. 385 | 386 | Each of these services can be developed, deployed, and scaled independently, enabling more flexible and efficient management of the application. 387 | 388 | 389 | In a microservices architecture, services need to locate and communicate with each other. A Discovery Service facilitates this by maintaining a registry of all the available microservices and their locations (such as URLs or IP addresses). It allows services to discover each other dynamically at runtime. 390 | 391 | Key Functions of a Discovery Service: 392 | 393 | Registration: Microservices register themselves with the Discovery Service upon startup, providing their current location and other metadata. 394 | Lookup: When a microservice needs to communicate with another service, it queries the Discovery Service to get the location of the target service. 395 | Health Monitoring: Discovery Services often monitor the health of registered services, ensuring they are available and updating the registry as necessary. 396 | Load Balancing: It can distribute traffic among multiple instances of a service to ensure even load distribution. 397 | 398 | Example of Discovery Service 399 | Netflix Eureka: One of the most popular Discovery Services, commonly used with Spring Cloud. 400 | 401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------