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OrcaScript is a proprietary computer programming language developed by Blue Whale Software. It was first released in 1988 and is designed for use in developing applications for the Microsoft Windows operating system. OrcaScript is an interpreted language, which means that it does not need to be compiled before it can be run. This makes it a good choice for developing applications that need to be quickly and easily modified. OrcaScript is also relatively easy to learn, making it a good choice for beginning programmers. Sources: [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OrcaScript [2] https://www.bluewhalesoftware.com/orcascript/

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

First 20 minutes

General OrcaScript app knowledge and experience

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

What are the basic components of OrcaScript?

The basic components of OrcaScript include applications, actions, steps, variables, and functions.

How would you define an application in OrcaScript?

An application in OrcaScript is defined by using the 'Application' keyword followed by the name of the application and the version. It is enclosed within curly braces.

What is the role of variables in OrcaScript?

Variables in OrcaScript store values that can be used and manipulated in the script. They are declared using the 'Var' keyword.

How would you reference a variable in OrcaScript?

In OrcaScript, a variable is referenced by preceding it with a dollar sign ($), for example, $MyVariable.

What are the different types of variables in OrcaScript?

OrcaScript supports several types of variables including string, integer, boolean, and date/time.

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What you’re looking for early on

Does the candidate have a deep understanding of OrcaScript?

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

Is the candidate able to communicate their thoughts and ideas effectively?

Does the candidate have experience with other programming languages?

Next 20 minutes

Specific OrcaScript 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 do you define a function in OrcaScript?

Functions in OrcaScript are defined using the 'Function' keyword followed by the function name and parameters. The function body is enclosed within curly braces.

Describe the difference between a step and an action in OrcaScript.

In OrcaScript, a step is a single operation that is performed, while an action is a sequence of steps. Steps are contained within actions.

How would you use a conditional statement in OrcaScript?

Conditional statements in OrcaScript are used with the 'If' keyword, followed by the condition in parentheses, and then the block of code to execute if the condition is true enclosed in curly braces.

How do you loop over a list of items in OrcaScript?

In OrcaScript, you can use a 'Foreach' loop to iterate over a list of items. The 'Foreach' statement is followed by the variable to hold the current item, the 'In' keyword, and the list to iterate over.

How would you handle errors in OrcaScript?

Errors in OrcaScript can be handled using the 'Try' and 'Catch' statements. The 'Try' block contains the code that might throw an error, and the 'Catch' block contains the code to execute if an error occurs.

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

What does this simple OrcaScript code do?
SET $var = 'Hello, World!'
SHOW $var
This code sets the variable $var to the string 'Hello, World!' and then displays the value of $var, which would be 'Hello, World!'.
What will be the output of this OrcaScript code?
SET $num1 = 5
SET $num2 = 10
SET $sum = ADD($num1, $num2)
SHOW $sum
This code adds the values of $num1 and $num2 variables and stores it in $sum. The output of this code will be 15.
What does this OrcaScript code do which manipulates an array?
SET $arr = (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
SET $arr = APPEND($arr, 6)
SHOW $arr
This code creates an array $arr with the elements 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. It then appends the number 6 to the end of the array. The final output will be the array (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6).
What does this OrcaScript code do which is related to threading or concurrency?
START THREAD 'MyThread'
SHOW 'Hello from MyThread'
END THREAD
This code starts a new thread named 'MyThread'. In this thread, it displays 'Hello from MyThread'. This allows for concurrent execution separate from the main thread.

Wrap-up questions

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

What are the different types of actions in OrcaScript?

OrcaScript supports various types of actions such as Deploy, UnDeploy, Start, Stop, and Verify.

How would you deploy an application using OrcaScript?

To deploy an application in OrcaScript, you would use the 'Deploy' action. This action takes the name of the application and the version as parameters.

Describe the difference between the 'Start' and 'Stop' actions in OrcaScript.

In OrcaScript, the 'Start' action is used to start an application, while the 'Stop' action is used to stop a running application.

OrcaScript application related

Product Perfect's OrcaScript development capabilities

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

OrcaScript Consultive assessments

OrcaScript Application Conversion Assessment OrcaScript Application Integration Assessment OrcaScript Data & Database Integration Assessment

Custom OrcaScript development projects

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Hiring guide for OrcaScript Engineers

OrcaScript Developer Hiring Guide

What you’re looking for early on

The ideal back-end app developer

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

OrcaScript Consultive assessments

Custom OrcaScript development projects