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The Ada 95X6 is a high-level computer programming language, developed in the mid-1990s as an enhancement to the original Ada language designed by the U.S. Department of Defense. It was standardized by ISO (International Organization for Standardization) in 1995, hence its name 'Ada 95'. This object-oriented language is known for its strong typing and built-in support for real-time, concurrent programming. The design of Ada 95X6 prioritizes reliability, maintainability and efficiency which makes it widely used in critical systems like avionics and defense projects. Its development was led by S. Tucker Taft from Intermetrics between 1992 to 1995 (Barnes, John (2003). "Rationale for Ada 2005". www.adacore.com).

Ask the right questions secure the right Ada 95X6 talent among an increasingly shrinking pool of talent.

First 20 minutes

General Ada 95X6 app knowledge and experience

The first 20 minutes of the interview should seek to understand the candidate's general background in Ada 95X6 application development, including their experience with various programming languages, databases, and their approach to designing scalable and maintainable systems.

How would you explain the main use of Ada 95X6 in software development?

Ada 95X6 is primarily used in systems where safety and reliability are paramount. These include avionics, weapons and spacecraft.

What are some of the unique features of Ada 95X6?

Some unique features of Ada 95X6 include strong typing, modularity mechanisms (packages), run-time checking, parallel processing (tasks, synchronous message passing), exception handling, and generics.

Describe the difference between strong typing in Ada 95X6 and weak typing in other languages.

Strong typing in Ada 95X6 means that the type of a value is checked at compile time, and any mismatches lead to a compile-time error. This is in contrast to weak typing where type mismatches may be ignored or lead to unpredictable results.

How would you handle exceptions in Ada 95X6?

In Ada 95X6, exceptions are handled using the keywords 'begin', 'exception', and 'end'. The 'begin' keyword starts the block of code that might raise an exception, the 'exception' keyword is followed by one or more handlers for specific exceptions, and the 'end' keyword ends the block.

What are the benefits of using packages in Ada 95X6?

Packages in Ada 95X6 help in organizing code into logical units, which can be separately compiled and can also provide encapsulation.

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What you’re looking for early on

Does the candidate have a solid understanding of Ada 95X6?

Has the candidate demonstrated problem-solving skills?

Is the candidate able to communicate effectively?

Does the candidate have experience with similar projects?

Next 20 minutes

Specific Ada 95X6 development questions

The next 20 minutes of the interview should focus on the candidate's expertise with specific backend frameworks, their understanding of RESTful APIs, and their experience in handling data storage and retrieval efficiently.

Describe the difference between tasks and subprograms in Ada 95X6.

In Ada 95X6, tasks are used for concurrent programming and can execute independently, while subprograms (procedures and functions) are used for sequential programming and cannot.

How would you implement generics in Ada 95X6?

Generics in Ada 95X6 are implemented using the 'generic' keyword, followed by a parameter list, and then the definition of the generic unit (subprogram or package).

What are the limitations of Ada 95X6?

Some limitations of Ada 95X6 include its verbosity, complexity, and the fact that it's less commonly used than some other languages, which can make it harder to find resources and tools.

Describe the difference between access types in Ada 95X6 and pointers in C.

Access types in Ada 95X6 are similar to pointers in C, but they provide more safety features, such as preventing dangling references and null dereferencing.

How would you ensure that an Ada 95X6 program is secure and reliable?

To ensure that an Ada 95X6 program is secure and reliable, I would use its strong typing, run-time checking, exception handling, and other safety features, as well as good software engineering practices like code reviews and testing.

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At this point, a skilled Ada 95X6 engineer should demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, proficiency in Ada 95X6 programming language, and knowledge of software development methodologies. Red flags include lack of hands-on experience, inability to articulate complex concepts, or unfamiliarity with standard coding practices.

Digging deeper

Code questions

These will help you see the candidate's real-world development capabilities with Ada 95X6.

What does the following Ada 95 code do?
with Ada.Text_IO; use Ada.Text_IO;
procedure Hello is
begin
   Put_Line ("Hello, world!");
end Hello;
This code prints 'Hello, world!' to the standard output.
What will be the output of the following Ada 95 code?
with Ada.Text_IO; use Ada.Text_IO;
procedure Main is
   X : Integer := 10;
   Y : Integer := 20;
begin
   Put_Line (Integer'Image(X + Y));
end Main;
This code will print '30' to the standard output.
What does the following Ada 95 code do?
with Ada.Text_IO; use Ada.Text_IO;
procedure Main is
   type Array_Type is array (1 .. 5) of Integer;
   Array_Var : Array_Type := (others => 0);
begin
   for I in Array_Var'Range loop
      Put_Line (Integer'Image(Array_Var(I)));
   end loop;
end Main;
This code declares an array of 5 integers, initializes them all to 0, and then prints each element of the array to the standard output.
What does the following Ada 95 code do?
with Ada.Text_IO; use Ada.Text_IO;
with Ada.Real_Time; use Ada.Real_Time;
procedure Main is
   Task_Delay : Time_Span := Milliseconds (500);
   Now : Time := Clock;
begin
   delay until Now + Task_Delay;
   Put_Line ("Hello, world!");
end Main;
This code waits for 500 milliseconds and then prints 'Hello, world!' to the standard output.

Wrap-up questions

Final candidate for Ada 95X6 Developer role questions

The final few questions should evaluate the candidate's teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills. Additionally, assess their knowledge of microservices architecture, serverless computing, and how they handle Ada 95X6 application deployments. Inquire about their experience in handling system failures and their approach to debugging and troubleshooting.

What are the challenges of concurrent programming in Ada 95X6?

Some challenges of concurrent programming in Ada 95X6 include dealing with synchronization issues, avoiding deadlock, and ensuring data consistency.

Describe the difference between synchronous and asynchronous message passing in Ada 95X6.

In Ada 95X6, synchronous message passing means that the sender waits for the receiver to handle the message before continuing, while asynchronous message passing means that the sender can continue immediately after sending the message.

How would you optimize the performance of an Ada 95X6 program?

To optimize the performance of an Ada 95X6 program, I would use profiling to identify bottlenecks, then optimize the relevant parts of the code, possibly by using lower-level features of Ada 95X6 or by improving the algorithms or data structures.

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What you’re looking for early on

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What you’re looking to see on the Ada 95X6 engineer at this point.

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