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DSPL (data set programming language) is a computer programming language created in 1991 by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley. It was designed specifically for data analysis and manipulation, and is known for its efficiency and flexibility. DSPL is still in use today, and is popular among data scientists and statisticians. Sources: * [DSPL website](https://dspl.org/) * [Wikipedia article on DSPL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DSPL_(programming_language))

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

First 20 minutes

General DSPL. app knowledge and experience

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

How would you describe DSPL?

DSPL stands for Dataset Publishing Language. It's a Google-developed XML-based format that allows you to describe and package datasets in a reusable and universally understandable manner.

What are the main components of DSPL?

The main components of DSPL are concepts, tables, and slices. Concepts define the types of entities and measures in the dataset. Tables contain the actual data. Slices are subsets of the data that are interesting for analysis.

Describe the difference between a concept and a slice in DSPL.

A concept in DSPL is a type of entity or measure that is represented in the dataset, such as a country or a population count. A slice, on the other hand, is a subset of the data that is interesting for analysis. It's a combination of concepts that form a multidimensional space.

How would you create a new concept in DSPL?

To create a new concept in DSPL, you would define it in the concepts section of the DSPL metadata file. This includes providing a unique ID, a data type, and optionally a parent concept and properties.

What are the different data types supported by DSPL?

DSPL supports several data types, including string, integer, float, date, boolean, and duration. It also supports complex types like geo:Point for geographical coordinates.

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What you’re looking for early on

Does the candidate have a strong understanding of DSPL?

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 DSPL. 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 table in DSPL?

A table in DSPL is defined in the tables section of the DSPL metadata file. It includes a unique ID, a list of columns with their associated concepts, and a reference to the CSV file containing the actual data.

What is the role of the slice in DSPL?

A slice in DSPL is a subset of the data that is interesting for analysis. It's defined in the slices section of the DSPL metadata file and includes a unique ID, a list of dimension concepts, a list of metric concepts, and a reference to the table containing the data.

How would you handle missing data in DSPL?

In DSPL, missing data can be represented using the special value 'NA'. It's also possible to use interpolation or other statistical methods to fill in missing values, depending on the nature of the data and the analysis being performed.

What are the steps to publish a DSPL dataset?

To publish a DSPL dataset, you first need to create the DSPL metadata file and the associated CSV data files. Then, you can use the DSPL Upload Tool to upload and validate the dataset. Finally, you can publish the dataset to the Google Public Data Explorer for visualization and analysis.

How would you validate a DSPL dataset?

A DSPL dataset can be validated using the DSPL Upload Tool. This tool checks the dataset for errors and inconsistencies, such as missing data, incorrect data types, or invalid references between concepts, tables, and slices.

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

What does the following DSPL code do?
def add(a, b): return a + b
This code defines a function named 'add' that takes two parameters 'a' and 'b'. The function returns the sum of 'a' and 'b'.
What will be the output of the following DSPL code?
x = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
print(x[::2])
The output will be [1, 3, 5]. The code prints every second element of the list 'x', starting from the first element.
What does the following DSPL code do?
import threading

def print_numbers():
  for i in range(10):
    print(i)

def print_letters():
  for letter in 'abcdefghij':
    print(letter)

thread1 = threading.Thread(target=print_numbers)
thread2 = threading.Thread(target=print_letters)

thread1.start()
thread2.start()
This code creates two threads. The first thread executes the 'print_numbers' function which prints numbers from 0 to 9. The second thread executes the 'print_letters' function which prints letters from 'a' to 'j'. The 'start' method starts each thread.
What does the following DSPL code do?
class Person:
  def __init__(self, name, age):
    self.name = name
    self.age = age

p1 = Person('John', 36)
print(p1.name)
This code defines a class 'Person' with two attributes: 'name' and 'age'. An instance of the class is created with the name 'John' and age '36'. The name of the instance is then printed, which will output 'John'.

Wrap-up questions

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

Describe the difference between a parent concept and a property in DSPL.

A parent concept in DSPL is a concept that another concept is derived from or belongs to. For example, a city might have a country as its parent concept. A property, on the other hand, is an additional attribute of a concept. For example, a country might have a population as a property.

How would you handle hierarchical data in DSPL?

Hierarchical data in DSPL can be handled using parent concepts. For example, a dataset of cities could have a concept for city with a parent concept of country, representing the hierarchy of cities within countries.

What are the limitations of DSPL?

DSPL has some limitations, such as the lack of support for real-time data, the inability to handle very large datasets, and the requirement for data to be in a specific format (CSV). It also doesn't support complex data types beyond geographical coordinates.

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