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Let's implement a circular queue in Java. A circular queue, also known as a ring buffer, is a fixed-size data structure that operates as if the end is connected to the beginning. This is particularly useful in scenarios where you want to maintain a history of the most recent 'n' elements, such as in real-time data processing or managing tasks in an operating system. Your implementation should include the following functionalities: Initialization: The queue should be initialized with a specified capacity. Enqueue (Insertion): Add an element to the rear of the queue. If the queue is full, the insertion should fail, and an appropriate message should be returned. Dequeue (Deletion): Remove an element from the front of the queue. If the queue is empty, the deletion should fail, and an appropriate message should be returned. Peek: Return the element at the front of the queue without removing it. Return null if the queue is empty. isEmpty: Check if the queue is empty. isFull: Check if the queue is full. Size: Return the current number of elements in the queue. Print Queue: Implement a method to print the current elements in the queue. This is useful for debugging and visualization. For example, if the queue has a capacity of 5, and you enqueue elements 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, the queue is full. If you then dequeue one element, the element 1 is removed, and you can enqueue a new element, say 6. The queue now contains 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. Make sure your implementation handles the circular nature correctly, meaning the rear pointer should wrap around to the beginning of the array when it reaches the end, and the front pointer should wrap around similarly when dequeuing. Provide a complete, runnable Java code solution with comments to explain the logic behind each method. Also include a simple main method demonstrating the usage of your circular queue with some enqueue and dequeue operations.

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Let's design the LinkedIn feed. Consider the user experience, key features, scalability, and personalization aspects. For instance, how would you prioritize content from connections versus suggested content? How would you handle different content types like text, images, videos, and articles? How do you design a system to ensure that the feed remains responsive even with millions of active users? How would you personalize the feed to show users content they are most likely interested in, and what data would you use to achieve this personalization? Finally, how would you prevent the spread of misinformation or harmful content within the feed?

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Let's walk through a past project you've worked on. I'm interested in understanding your approach, the challenges you faced, and how you overcame them. To start, please describe a project where you had significant ownership and responsibility. Elaborate on the project's goals, your specific role, and the technologies you utilized. For example, perhaps you led the development of a new feature for a mobile application using React Native, or you were responsible for optimizing a database query that was causing performance bottlenecks. As you describe the project, please highlight the key decisions you made and the rationale behind them. I'd also like to hear about any unexpected obstacles you encountered and the steps you took to address them. This could include technical challenges, team coordination issues, or changes in project requirements. For instance, how did you handle a situation where a critical dependency was deprecated, or when a team member was unable to complete their assigned tasks? Finally, I'm keen to learn about the outcomes of the project and how you measured its success. What were the key performance indicators (KPIs) that you tracked, and what were the results? Did you achieve the project's goals, and what lessons did you learn from the experience? Please provide specific examples and quantify the impact of your contributions whenever possible. This walkthrough will help me understand your problem-solving skills, technical expertise, and ability to work effectively in a team environment.