Principal Software Engineer

Oracle

Let's explore binary search trees. Consider that you are given a stream of numerical data. Your task is to design and implement a self-balancing binary search tree (BST) data structure that efficiently supports the following operations: Insertion: Insert a new number into the BST while maintaining its self-balancing property. The balancing mechanism should ensure that the height of the tree remains logarithmic in the number of nodes. Implement the insertion logic and explain the balancing technique used (e.g., AVL trees, Red-Black trees). Search: Given a number, determine if it exists in the BST. Implement an efficient search algorithm that leverages the BST property to locate the number or confirm its absence. Deletion: Remove a number from the BST while maintaining its self-balancing property. Handle different deletion scenarios, such as deleting a leaf node, a node with one child, and a node with two children. Describe how the balancing is preserved after deletion. Range Query: Given a range (min, max), return all numbers within the BST that fall within this range, in sorted order. Optimize the range query to avoid traversing unnecessary parts of the tree. For example, if the stream of numbers is [10, 5, 15, 3, 7, 12, 18], the BST should dynamically adapt to maintain balance as each number is inserted. Demonstrate how your implementation handles operations like inserting 6, deleting 10, and performing a range query for numbers between 6 and 16. Discuss the time complexity of each operation in terms of the number of nodes in the tree (n) and the height of the tree (h). Pay close attention to edge cases and error handling in your implementation.

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Let's say you've developed a new feature for a high-traffic e-commerce website. The feature allows users to save items to a wishlist. You've tested it thoroughly in your development environment, and it seems to be working perfectly. Now, you need to deploy this feature to the production environment, where thousands of users will interact with it simultaneously. Describe the steps you would take to safely and successfully deploy this feature to production.** What are the key considerations you'd keep in mind during each stage of the deployment process?** How would you monitor the feature's performance and identify potential issues after deployment?** What rollback strategies would you have in place if something goes wrong during or after the deployment?** For instance, would you use a blue-green deployment, canary release, or some other strategy? How would you handle database migrations, caching, and potential security vulnerabilities? What metrics would you track to ensure the feature is performing as expected and not negatively impacting the overall site performance? What tools would you use for monitoring and alerting? Finally, how would you communicate the deployment progress and any issues to stakeholders?

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Okay, let's imagine we're at a career fair, and you have about two minutes to introduce yourself to a recruiter. Keeping that timeframe in mind, could you provide a concise overview of your background, skills, and career aspirations? Think of it as your elevator pitch. For example, you might highlight your key accomplishments from previous roles, discuss your proficiency in specific programming languages or technologies relevant to the target position, and briefly touch upon your career goals and what you're hoping to achieve in your next role. What makes you a great candidate?