Cracking the Code: A Software Engineer's String Manipulation Challenge at Oldmission Capital

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old | Software Engineer | Interview Experience

Interview Date: Not specified
Result: Not specified
Difficulty: Not specified

Interview Process

The interview consisted of a coding challenge where I was asked to write a JSON parser capable of handling various data types, including strings, lists of strings, and lists of lists. The focus was on implementing the parse function without needing to create a separate bearer class. The challenge allowed for practical demonstrations of string manipulation and data structure handling.

Technical Questions

  • String Manipulation: Write a JSON parser that can parse strings, lists of strings, and lists of lists.

Tips & Insights

Focus on understanding the structure of JSON and practicing string manipulation techniques. Familiarize yourself with common data structures and their handling in your preferred programming language.