Sonmez J., Butow E. Programming Interviews for Dummies

New Jersey, Canada: Wiley, 2019. — 455 p. — ISBN: 978-1-119-56502-4.Get ready for interview success
Programming jobs are on the rise, and the field is predicted to keep growing, fast. Landing one of these lucrative and rewarding jobs requires more than just being a good programmer. Programming Interviews For Dummies explains the skills and knowledge you need to ace the programming interview.
Interviews for software development jobs and other programming positions are unique. Not only must candidates demonstrate technical savvy, they must also show that they’re equipped to be a productive member of programming teams and ready to start solving problems from day one. This book demystifies both sides of the process, offering tips and techniques to help candidates and interviewers alike.
Prepare for the most common interview questions
Understand what employers are looking for
Develop the skills to impress non-technical interviewers
Learn how to assess candidates for programming roles
Prove that you (or your new hires) can be productive from day one
Programming Interviews for Dummies gives readers a clear view of both sides of the process, so prospective coders and interviewers alike will learn to ace the interview.Finding and Hooking Your Next Employer
What Should You Expect?
Knowing How the Company Is Preparing
Understanding the Investment a Company Makes
Preparing for Your Interview
Searching High and Low for Companies
Shining Up Your Résumé and Social Media Accounts
How Your Experience Affects Your Interview
Getting Ready for the First Ring
Everyone’s Testing Time
Testing Strategies for the Interviewee
Working with Data Structures: Garbage In Means Garbage Out
Identifying Design Patterns and Using Recursion
Sorting with Sorting Algorithms
Solving Puzzles Is Fun
Sealing the Deal
Closing the Deal
Honing Your Negotiating Skills
The Part of Tens
Ten Ways to Stand Out
Ten Non-Technical Questions You May Be Asked
Ten Reasons Your Résumé Will End up in the Round File
Ten Useful Websites to Check Out
Ten Great Books to Read