Staff Software Engineer, Swift on Server (ASE)

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Let's explore dynamic programming with a classic problem: the knapsack problem. Imagine you have a knapsack with a limited weight capacity, and a collection of items, each with its own weight and value. Your goal is to select the items to put into the knapsack to maximize the total value, without exceeding the weight capacity. Specifically: Problem Statement: You are given a knapsack with a maximum weight capacity W. You are also given n items. Each item i has a weight wi and a value vi. Determine the maximum total value of items that can be placed in the knapsack without exceeding its weight capacity. Example: Knapsack capacity W = 10 Items: Item 1: weight = 6, value = 30 Item 2: weight = 3, value = 14 Item 3: weight = 4, value = 16 Item 4: weight = 2, value = 9 What is the maximum value you can obtain by putting items into the knapsack, and which items should you choose? Explain how you would approach this problem using dynamic programming. Be sure to define the subproblems, the recurrence relation, and the base cases. Also, discuss the time and space complexity of your dynamic programming solution.

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You're troubleshooting a mission-critical server (cannot be rebooted) that is experiencing severe lag. You only have terminal access. Describe your debugging process, including specific commands and tools you'd use to diagnose the issue. For example, would you start by checking CPU usage, memory consumption, or disk I/O? What commands would you use to identify the most resource-intensive processes? How would you investigate potential network bottlenecks or file system issues? Be as detailed as possible in outlining your approach to pinpointing the cause of the lag and suggesting potential solutions, keeping in mind that a reboot is not an option.

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Let's explore your interest in Apple. To help me understand your motivations, please provide a detailed explanation of why you are specifically interested in working at Apple, rather than another technology company. Your answer should include specific examples related to Apple's products, services, culture, or values that resonate with you. For instance, you could discuss a particular Apple product that you admire and explain how its design or functionality aligns with your own interests and skills. Alternatively, you could talk about a specific initiative or project that Apple is undertaking and why you find it compelling. Furthermore, elaborate on how you believe your skills and experiences would contribute to Apple's success and how working here would support your professional growth and aspirations. Finally, please articulate how you see yourself fitting into Apple's culture and how you would embody the company's values in your day-to-day work. Please provide concrete examples to illustrate your points and demonstrate a deep understanding of Apple's unique position in the technology landscape.