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BCX Basic is a powerful, free programming language that allows users to write programs in the BASIC language and then translate them into C/C++ source code. It was designed with an emphasis on ease of use and simplicity, making it suitable for beginners while still offering advanced features for more experienced programmers. BCX Basic supports a wide range of data types and provides numerous built-in functions. Additionally, it can create GUI or console applications and has the ability to call functions from Windows API directly. Despite its name suggesting that it's only compatible with BASIC syntax, BCX also accepts many elements of C syntax which makes it flexible for developers familiar with both languages.

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

First 20 minutes

General BCX Basic app knowledge and experience

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

How would you declare a variable in BCX Basic?

In BCX Basic, you can declare a variable using the DIM statement. For example, 'DIM x AS INTEGER' declares an integer variable named x.

What are the different data types in BCX Basic?

BCX Basic supports several data types including INTEGER, LONG, SINGLE, DOUBLE, STRING, and OBJECT.

Describe the difference between a WHILE loop and a FOR loop in BCX Basic.

A WHILE loop continues to execute as long as a certain condition is true. A FOR loop executes a specific number of times, which is determined at the start of the loop.

How would you handle errors in BCX Basic?

BCX Basic uses the ON ERROR GOTO statement to handle errors. This statement redirects the program flow to a specific label when an error occurs.

What are the different types of arrays in BCX Basic?

BCX Basic supports one-dimensional and multi-dimensional arrays. You can declare them using the DIM statement.

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What you’re looking for early on

Does the candidate have a solid understanding of BCX Basic?

Has the candidate demonstrated problem-solving skills during the interview?

Is the candidate able to communicate effectively?

Does the candidate have experience with other programming languages?

Next 20 minutes

Specific BCX Basic 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 a FUNCTION and a SUB in BCX Basic.

A FUNCTION is a block of code that returns a value, while a SUB is a block of code that performs a specific task but does not return a value.

How would you read and write files in BCX Basic?

BCX Basic uses the OPEN statement to open a file, the PRINT statement to write to a file, and the LINE INPUT statement to read from a file.

What are the different types of operators in BCX Basic?

BCX Basic supports arithmetic operators, comparison operators, logical operators, and bitwise operators.

Describe the difference between the IF...THEN...ELSE and SELECT CASE statements in BCX Basic.

The IF...THEN...ELSE statement is used to test a condition and execute a block of code based on the result. The SELECT CASE statement is used to test a variable or expression against a list of values and execute the corresponding block of code.

How would you create a user-defined type in BCX Basic?

In BCX Basic, you can create a user-defined type using the TYPE...END TYPE statement. This allows you to define a new data type that can contain multiple elements of different types.

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

What does this simple BCX Basic code do?
DIM X AS INTEGER
X = 10
PRINT X
This code declares an integer variable X, assigns the value 10 to it, and then prints the value of X to the console.
What does this BCX Basic code do?
DIM X AS INTEGER
FOR X = 1 TO 10
PRINT X
NEXT X
This code declares an integer variable X and then uses a for loop to assign values from 1 to 10 to X, printing each value to the console.
What will be the output of this BCX Basic code?
DIM ARR(5) AS INTEGER
FOR I = 0 TO 5
ARR(I) = I * 2
PRINT ARR(I)
NEXT I
This code declares an array of integers with 6 elements. It then uses a for loop to assign each element in the array a value that is double its index and prints each value. The output will be 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10.
What does this BCX Basic code do?
DIM X AS INTEGER
DIM Y AS INTEGER
X = 5
Y = 10
SWAP X, Y
PRINT X, Y
This code declares two integer variables X and Y, assigns them the values 5 and 10 respectively, swaps their values, and then prints the new values. The output will be 10, 5.

Wrap-up questions

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

What are the different types of string functions in BCX Basic?

BCX Basic provides several string functions including LEN, LEFT, RIGHT, MID, INSTR, and TRIM.

Describe the difference between the DO...LOOP UNTIL and DO...LOOP WHILE statements in BCX Basic.

The DO...LOOP UNTIL statement repeats a block of code until a certain condition becomes true. The DO...LOOP WHILE statement repeats a block of code as long as a certain condition is true.

How would you create a dynamic array in BCX Basic?

In BCX Basic, you can create a dynamic array using the DIM statement with the REDIM keyword. This allows you to change the size of the array at runtime.

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Product Perfect's BCX Basic development capabilities

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

BCX Basic Consultive assessments

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Custom BCX Basic development projects

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Hiring guide for BCX Basic Engineers

BCX Basic Developer Hiring Guide

What you’re looking for early on

The ideal back-end app developer

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

BCX Basic Consultive assessments

Custom BCX Basic development projects