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Python Fundamentals:

Explain the differences between Python 2 and Python 3. Why should a developer prefer Python 3 for
new projects?
Write a Python function to check if a given string is a palindrome.

Data Structures and Algorithms:

Describe how Python's list comprehensions can be used to replace traditional for-loops. Provide an
example.
Write a Python program to find the longest common prefix string amongst an array of strings.

Object-Oriented Programming:

Explain the concept of inheritance in Python with an example.


Write a Python class to implement a basic queue using a list.

Libraries and Frameworks:

How would you use Python's collections module to count the frequency of elements in a list? Provide
a code example.
Write a script using the requests library to fetch data from a public API and parse the JSON
response.

Data Science with Python:

Describe how you would use pandas to clean and preprocess a dataset. Provide an example.
Write a Python function using NumPy to calculate the mean and standard deviation of an array.

File Handling and I/O:

Explain the different file handling modes in Python. Write a function to read a file and count the
number of words.
Write a Python script to merge multiple CSV files into a single CSV file.

Error Handling and Debugging:


How do you handle exceptions in Python? Provide an example of a try-except block that handles
multiple exceptions.
Write a Python function to log errors to a file using the logging module.

Concurrency and Parallelism:

Explain the difference between threading and multiprocessing in Python. When would you use one
over the other?
Write a Python program to demonstrate the use of the asyncio module for asynchronous
programming.

Web Development:

How would you use Flask to create a simple REST API? Provide a code example.
Write a Django model to represent a blog post with fields for title, content, author, and published
date.

Testing and Quality Assurance:

Describe how you would write unit tests in Python using the unittest module. Provide an example.
Write a Python script to automate the testing of a simple function using pytest.

Performance Optimization:

How do you profile and optimize the performance of a Python program? Provide a detailed
explanation.
Write a Python function to find the n-th Fibonacci number using memoization.

Data Analysis and Visualization:

How would you use Matplotlib to visualize data? Provide an example of a simple line plot.
Write a Python script to create a bar chart from a given set of data using Seaborn.

Advanced Python Features:

Explain the concept of decorators in Python. Provide an example of a decorator that logs the
execution time of a function.
Write a Python generator to yield the Fibonacci sequence up to a specified number of terms.
Database Interaction:

How would you use SQLAlchemy to interact with a database in Python? Provide a code example.
Write a Python script to perform CRUD operations on a SQLite database.

Network Programming:

Explain how you would use the socket module to create a simple client-server application in Python.
Provide a code example.
Write a Python script to fetch and parse an XML file from a remote server.

Communication Skills
Technical Explanation:

How do you explain complex technical concepts to team members who may not have a technical
background? Provide an example.
Describe a situation where you had to write documentation for a codebase. How did you ensure it
was clear and comprehensive?

Collaboration and Teamwork:

How do you handle conflicts or disagreements within your team during a project? Provide an
example.
Describe a time when you had to work closely with a non-technical team to integrate a feature. How
did you ensure smooth communication and collaboration?

Presentation Skills:

Have you ever had to present your work to stakeholders or clients? How did you prepare for and
execute the presentation?
Describe a situation where you had to lead a project meeting. How did you ensure it was productive
and on track?

Written Communication:

How do you approach writing emails or reports to ensure clarity and effectiveness? Provide an
example of a particularly challenging email or report you wrote.
Describe a time when you had to provide written feedback to a team member or peer. How did you
ensure it was constructive and helpful?

Feedback and Mentoring:

How do you provide constructive feedback to junior team members or peers? Provide an example of
a time when your feedback helped improve a team member's performance.
Describe a mentoring relationship you have had. How did you help your mentee grow and succeed in
their role?

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