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PureBasic is a commercially distributed procedural computer programming language, first released by Fantaisie Software in 1998. It is known for its simplicity and high efficiency, making it an ideal choice for beginners and professionals alike. The language supports Windows, Linux, and OS X platforms, offering cross-platform capabilities. PureBasic's syntax is heavily influenced by BASIC but incorporates elements from other languages as well. Its robust set of features includes support for inline assembly, direct access to memory and hardware, and a built-in debugger.

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

First 20 minutes

General PureBasic app knowledge and experience

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

How would you define PureBasic?

PureBasic is a native 32-bit and 64-bit programming language based on established BASIC rules. It is designed to be easy to use for beginners, but also offers the flexibility needed for advanced users.

What are the key features of PureBasic?

Key features of PureBasic include its simplicity and ease of use, its extensive documentation and examples, its large standard library, and its speed and efficiency.

Describe the difference between procedural and object-oriented programming in PureBasic.

Procedural programming in PureBasic is based on procedures or routines, while object-oriented programming is based on objects, which are instances of classes. PureBasic primarily supports procedural programming but also has some object-oriented features.

How would you declare a variable in PureBasic?

In PureBasic, you declare a variable by specifying its type followed by its name, like this: `New variable_name.type`.

What are the different data types in PureBasic?

PureBasic supports a variety of data types, including Integer, Float, Double, String, and List.

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What you’re looking for early on

Does the candidate have a solid understanding of PureBasic language?

Can the candidate demonstrate problem-solving skills?

Is the candidate able to work within a team?

Does the candidate have experience with other programming languages?

Next 20 minutes

Specific PureBasic 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 write a conditional statement in PureBasic?

In PureBasic, you can write a conditional statement using the `If...ElseIf...Else...EndIf` construct.

What is the syntax for a loop in PureBasic?

The syntax for a loop in PureBasic is `For...Next` or `While...Wend`.

How would you write a function in PureBasic?

In PureBasic, you can write a function using the `Procedure...EndProcedure` construct, and return a value using the `ProcedureReturn` statement.

What are the ways to handle errors in PureBasic?

In PureBasic, you can handle errors using the `OnErrorGoto`, `OnErrorCall`, and `OnError` statements.

How would you read and write files in PureBasic?

In PureBasic, you can read and write files using the `ReadFile`, `WriteFile`, `ReadStringN`, and `WriteStringN` functions.

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

What does the following PureBasic code do?
MessageRequester('Hello, World!', 'This is a PureBasic program!')
This code displays a message box with the title 'Hello, World!' and the message 'This is a PureBasic program!'.
What will be the output of the following PureBasic code?
Debug Str(12345)
This code will output the string '12345' to the debug console. The Str() function is used to convert a numerical value into a string.
What does the following PureBasic code do?
NewList MyList()
For i = 1 To 10
  AddElement(MyList())
  MyList()
Next i
This code creates a new list named 'MyList' and then adds 10 elements to it using a for loop. The AddElement() function is used to add a new element to the list.
What does the following PureBasic code do?
Protected ThreadID = CreateThread(@MyThread(), 0)
Procedure MyThread(Data)
  Debug 'Hello, World!'
EndProcedure
This code creates a new thread and runs the procedure 'MyThread' in it. The procedure simply outputs 'Hello, World!' to the debug console.

Wrap-up questions

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

What is the purpose of the Debugger in PureBasic?

The purpose of the Debugger in PureBasic is to help you find and fix errors in your code.

How would you use arrays in PureBasic?

In PureBasic, you can use arrays to store multiple values of the same type. You can declare an array using the `NewList` statement and access its elements using the `List()` function.

What are the different ways to handle strings in PureBasic?

In PureBasic, you can handle strings using a variety of functions, including `StringLength`, `StringMid`, `StringUpper`, `StringLower`, and `StringReplace`.

PureBasic application related

Product Perfect's PureBasic development capabilities

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

PureBasic Consultive assessments

PureBasic Application Conversion Assessment PureBasic Application Integration Assessment PureBasic Data & Database Integration Assessment

Custom PureBasic development projects

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

Hiring guide for PureBasic Engineers

PureBasic Developer Hiring Guide

What you’re looking for early on

The ideal back-end app developer

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

PureBasic Consultive assessments

Custom PureBasic development projects