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Chicken Scheme is a programming language, specifically an implementation of the Scheme programming language. It was developed by Felix Winkelmann and first released in 2000. The unique feature of Chicken Scheme is its ability to convert Scheme source code into C, which can then be compiled and executed as standalone programs. This allows for efficient interfacing with existing C code and libraries while maintaining the flexibility of a high-level scripting language. Its development has been largely community-driven, with contributions from developers worldwide.

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

First 20 minutes

General Chicken Scheme. app knowledge and experience

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

How would you define Chicken Scheme?

Chicken Scheme is a programming language that is a dialect of the Scheme programming language. It is a compiler that translates Scheme source code into C, which is then compiled into a binary executable.

What are the key features of Chicken Scheme?

Key features include the ability to compile Scheme source code into C, a rich set of built-in functions and libraries, support for macros, continuations, and a foreign function interface for calling C functions.

Describe the difference between Chicken Scheme and other Scheme dialects.

The main difference is that Chicken Scheme compiles Scheme source code into C, which can then be compiled into a binary executable. This allows for better performance and interoperability with C code.

How would you install Chicken Scheme on a Linux system?

You can install Chicken Scheme from the package manager of your Linux distribution. For example, on Ubuntu, you can use the command 'sudo apt-get install chicken-bin'.

What are the data types supported by Chicken Scheme?

Chicken Scheme supports several data types, including numbers, strings, symbols, lists, vectors, and procedures.

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What you’re looking for early on

Does the candidate have a strong understanding of Chicken Scheme?

Can the candidate solve problems using Chicken Scheme?

Does the candidate have experience with other Scheme dialects?

Is the candidate able to work well in a team?

Next 20 minutes

Specific Chicken Scheme. 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.

How would you define a function in Chicken Scheme?

You can define a function using the 'define' keyword. For example, '(define (square x) (* x x))' defines a function that squares a number.

Describe the difference between 'let' and 'let*' in Chicken Scheme.

'let' and 'let*' are used to bind variables. The difference is that 'let' binds all variables simultaneously, while 'let*' binds them sequentially, so later bindings can refer to earlier ones.

How would you use macros in Chicken Scheme?

You can define macros using the 'define-macro' keyword. Macros in Chicken Scheme are a way to define new syntactic constructs.

What are continuations in Chicken Scheme and how would you use them?

Continuations in Chicken Scheme represent the rest of a computation from a certain point. They can be used to implement advanced control structures, like non-local exits, backtracking, or coroutines.

How would you call a C function from Chicken Scheme?

You can use the foreign function interface (FFI) to call C functions. For example, '(declare-external sqrt double->double)' declares an external function 'sqrt' that takes a double and returns a double.

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

What does this simple Chicken Scheme code do?
(define (square x) (* x x))
This code defines a function named 'square' that takes one argument 'x' and returns the square of 'x'.
What will be the output of this Chicken Scheme code?
(define (factorial n) (if (zero? n) 1 (* n (factorial (- n 1))))) (factorial 5)
This code defines a recursive function to calculate the factorial of a number. It then calls this function with the argument 5. The output will be 120, which is the factorial of 5.
What does this Chicken Scheme code do with a list?
(define (sum-list lst) (if (null? lst) 0 (+ (car lst) (sum-list (cdr lst))))) (sum-list '(1 2 3 4 5))
This code defines a recursive function to calculate the sum of all elements in a list. It then calls this function with a list of numbers from 1 to 5. The output will be 15, which is the sum of the numbers from 1 to 5.
What does this Chicken Scheme code do related to concurrency?
(use srfi-18) (define (thread-func) (print "Hello, World!")) (thread-start! (make-thread thread-func))
This code uses the SRFI-18 library for multithreading support. It defines a function that prints 'Hello, World!' and then starts a new thread that executes this function.

Wrap-up questions

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

Describe the difference between 'call/cc' and 'call-with-current-continuation' in Chicken Scheme.

'call/cc' and 'call-with-current-continuation' are the same thing. 'call/cc' is just a shorter alias for 'call-with-current-continuation'. They are used to capture the current continuation and pass it to a function.

How would you handle errors in Chicken Scheme?

You can use the 'with-exception-handler' function to handle exceptions. It takes two arguments: a procedure to be called when an exception is raised, and a thunk representing the computation during which the exception may be raised.

What are the standard libraries provided by Chicken Scheme?

Chicken Scheme provides a number of standard libraries, including libraries for data structures, file I/O, networking, system programming, and interfacing with C.

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What you’re looking for early on

The ideal back-end app developer

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

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