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Round 1

Questions:

  1. Pow(x, n)
  2. Minesweeper (slight variation)

The first question was straightforward, and I explained the solution well, running the code with a few examples. The interviewer asked me to run the code instead of dry running, and I did so, asking if he had any examples he wanted to test.

The second question did not go well as I took more time on the first question and didn't have sufficient time for the second. The solution wasn't enough.

Candidate's Approach

For the first question, I provided a clear explanation and executed the code with examples as requested. For the second question, I started the solution but mismanaged my time, thinking I had more time left than I actually did.

Interviewer's Feedback

The feedback was that I would not be moving forward for an onsite interview. I received an email from the recruiter the next day.