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The BC (Basic Combined) programming language is a historical high-level computer software language developed in the 1960s. It was created by Control Data Corporation (CDC), a pioneering supercomputer firm, for use on their 3000 series machines. BC was designed as a simple language for beginners, combining elements of FORTRAN and ALGOL, two prominent languages of the era. The language was noted for its ease of use and its ability to handle complex mathematical operations. Despite its historical significance, BC is largely obsolete today, superseded by more modern and versatile programming languages.

Ask the right questions secure the right Bc talent among an increasingly shrinking pool of talent.

First 20 minutes

General Bc app knowledge and experience

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

How would you describe BC development?

BC development involves creating, maintaining, and improving systems and applications using the BC programming language. This includes designing algorithms, coding, debugging, and testing.

What are some common uses of BC programming language?

BC programming language is commonly used for mathematical computations, scripting, and systems programming. It's also used for creating command-line utilities and tools.

Describe the difference between BC and other programming languages.

BC, or 'basic calculator', is a language specifically designed for mathematical computations. It supports arbitrary precision arithmetic, making it different from other general-purpose languages that have fixed precision. BC also has a simple syntax, making it easier to use for mathematical calculations.

How would you handle errors in BC?

Error handling in BC can be done using the 'if' statement to check for certain conditions and then using the 'halt' statement to stop the program execution if an error occurs.

What are the data types supported by BC?

BC primarily supports two data types: numbers and strings. Numbers can be of arbitrary precision and can be used for mathematical computations. Strings are sequences of characters.

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What you’re looking for early on

Does the candidate have a solid understanding of blockchain technology?

Has the candidate demonstrated problem-solving skills?

Is the candidate familiar with the programming languages necessary for the role?

Can the candidate work well in a team?

Next 20 minutes

Specific Bc 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 'scale' and 'length' in BC.

'Scale' in BC refers to the number of digits after the decimal point in a number, while 'length' refers to the total number of significant digits in a number.

How would you implement a loop in BC?

Loops in BC can be implemented using the 'while' or 'for' statements. The 'while' statement executes a block of code as long as a specified condition is true. The 'for' statement executes a block of code a specified number of times.

What are some limitations of BC programming language?

Some limitations of BC include lack of support for complex data structures, limited error handling capabilities, and lack of object-oriented programming features.

How would you optimize a BC program for performance?

Performance optimization in BC can be done by reducing the number of calculations, using efficient algorithms, and minimizing the use of loops and conditional statements.

Describe the difference between 'define' and 'auto' in BC.

'Define' in BC is used to create functions, while 'auto' is used to declare local variables within functions.

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At this point, a skilled Bc engineer should demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, proficiency in Bc 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 Bc.

What does the following code do?
const obj = { a: 1, b: 2, c: 3 }; 
const result = Object.keys(obj).map((key) => [key, obj[key]]);
This code transforms an object into an array of arrays, where each sub-array contains a key-value pair from the object.
What will be the output of the following code?
let x = 10; 
function foo() { 
let x = 20; 
console.log(x); 
} 
foo(); 
console.log(x);
The output will be '20' and then '10'. This is because the 'x' inside the function 'foo' is a different variable from the global 'x', due to the use of the 'let' keyword.
What does the following code do?
const arr = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]; 
const sum = arr.reduce((acc, val) => acc + val, 0);
This code calculates the sum of all numbers in the array 'arr' using the 'reduce' method.
What does the following code do?
const promise1 = new Promise((resolve, reject) => { 
setTimeout(resolve, 500, 'one'); 
}); 
const promise2 = new Promise((resolve, reject) => { 
setTimeout(resolve, 100, 'two'); 
}); 
Promise.race([promise1, promise2]).then((value) => { 
console.log(value); 
});
This code logs the value of the promise that resolves first. In this case, 'two' will be logged because 'promise2' resolves first.

Wrap-up questions

Final candidate for Bc 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 Bc application deployments. Inquire about their experience in handling system failures and their approach to debugging and troubleshooting.

How would you debug a BC program?

Debugging a BC program can be done using print statements to output the values of variables at different points in the program. BC does not have a built-in debugger.

What are the best practices for BC programming?

Best practices for BC programming include using clear and descriptive variable names, commenting your code, using consistent indentation, and avoiding the use of global variables.

Describe the difference between 'return' and 'break' in BC.

'Return' in BC is used to specify the value that a function should return, while 'break' is used to exit a loop prematurely.

Bc application related

Product Perfect's Bc development capabilities

Beyond hiring for your Bc engineering team, you may be in the market for additional help. Product Perfect provides seasoned expertise in Bc projects, and can engage in multiple capacities.

Bc Consultive assessments

Bc Application Conversion Assessment Bc Application Integration Assessment Bc Data & Database Integration Assessment

Custom Bc development projects

Custom Bc App Conversion Bc Custom App Development Process App UI Design for Bc Facelifts

Hiring guide for Bc Engineers

Bc Developer Hiring Guide

What you’re looking for early on

The ideal back-end app developer

What you’re looking to see on the Bc engineer at this point.

Bc Consultive assessments

Custom Bc development projects