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Implement a SnapshotArray that supports the following interface: SnapshotArray(int length) initializes an array-like data structure with the given length. Initially, each element equals 0. void set(index, val) sets the element at the given index to be equal to val. int snap() takes a snapshot of the array and returns the snap_id: the total number of times we called snap() minus 1. int get(index, snap_id) returns the value at the given index, at the time we took the snapshot with the given snap_id For example: Input: [SnapshotArray,set,snap,set,get] [[3],[0,5],[],[0,6],[0,0]] Output: [null,null,0,null,5] Explanation: SnapshotArray snapshotArr = new SnapshotArray(3); // set the length to be 3 snapshotArr.set(0,5); // Set array[0] = 5 snapshotArr.snap(); // Take a snapshot, return snap_id = 0 snapshotArr.set(0,6); snapshotArr.get(0,0); // Get the value of array[0] with snap_id = 0, return 5 What data structures and algorithms are best suited for this problem? What are the time and space complexities of each operation?

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Let's design a database for a library. Consider the following requirements: Books: The library has a collection of books. Each book has a title, an author (or authors), a publication year, an ISBN, and a genre. A book can have multiple authors. Members: The library has members who can borrow books. Each member has a unique member ID, a name, an address, and a phone number. Borrowing: The library needs to keep track of which books are borrowed by which members and when they are borrowed and returned. A member can borrow multiple books, and a book can be borrowed by multiple members over time. Reservations: Members can reserve books that are currently checked out. The system needs to keep track of reservations and their order. Late Fees: The library charges late fees for overdue books. The system needs to calculate and track these fees. Based on these requirements, design a relational database schema. Include the tables, columns, data types, primary keys, and foreign keys. Provide a brief explanation for each table and the relationships between them. How would you handle the many-to-many relationship between books and authors? How would you handle the many-to-many relationship between members and borrowed books? How would you ensure data integrity, such as preventing a member from borrowing the same book twice at the same time?

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Describe your proudest project. What were the challenges, and what was your specific role in overcoming them? Elaborate on the technologies used, the impact the project had, and what you learned from the experience. For example, if you developed a new feature for a popular app, explain how it improved user engagement or solved a specific problem for users. Or, if you automated a critical business process, describe how it increased efficiency and reduced errors. If you led a project, explain how you motivated the team and overcame interpersonal challenges. Be sure to highlight your specific contributions and quantify the results whenever possible, showcasing the positive outcomes you helped achieve.