Ada 2005X2 Developer Hiring Guide

Hiring Guide for Ada 2005X2 Engineers

Ask the right questions to secure the right Ada 2005X2 talent among an increasingly shrinking pool of talent.

Ada 2005X2 is not a recognized or established programming language. It's possible that there may be some confusion with the name. Ada 2005, however, is a version of the Ada programming language which was developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and approved in 2007. Ada itself is a structured, statically typed, high-level computer programming language designed in the late 20th century. It has built-in mechanisms for real-time response, concurrency management and reliable run-time error handling which makes it suitable for systems where reliability matters such as avionics and weapon systems. If "Ada 2005X2" refers to an upgraded or modified version of Ada 2005 then it would be expected to have additional features or improvements over its predecessor but without specific details about what these might be it's impossible to provide an accurate description.

First 20 minutes

General Ada 2005X2 knowledge and experience

The next 20 minutes of the interview should attempt to focus more specifically on the development questions used, and the level of depth and skill the engineer possesses.

What is the difference between a procedure and a function in Ada 2005X2?

In Ada 2005X2, a procedure is a subprogram that performs a specific action but does not return a value, whereas a function is a subprogram that returns a value.

How would you handle exceptions in Ada 2005X2?

Exceptions in Ada 2005X2 are handled using the 'exception' keyword in a block of code. The 'when' keyword is used to specify the exception type and the action to be taken when that exception occurs.

What is the use of 'with' clause in Ada 2005X2?

The 'with' clause in Ada 2005X2 is used to import a package into the current scope.

How would you define a package in Ada 2005X2?

In Ada 2005X2, a package is defined using the 'package' keyword followed by the package name and 'is' keyword. The package body is defined using the 'package body' keyword followed by the package name and 'is' keyword.

What are the key features of Ada 2005X2?

Ada 2005X2 has many key features such as strong typing, modularity, run-time checking, parallel processing, exception handling, and generics.

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What youre looking for early-on

Does the candidate have a good understanding of software development methodologies?

Understanding methodologies like Agile or Scrum is important for planning, managing, and executing projects efficiently.

Has the candidate shown an ability to learn new technologies quickly?

The tech industry is always evolving. A good developer should be able to pick up new languages, frameworks, and tools quickly.

Does the candidate have experience with version control systems like Git?

Version control is a standard in the industry. It helps teams manage changes to source code over time and is essential for collaborative projects.

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

Communication is key in a development team. They should be able to articulate their thoughts and ideas clearly, and also understand and interpret others' ideas.

Has the candidate demonstrated problem-solving skills?

Problem-solving skills are crucial for any developer. They should be able to identify, analyze, and solve problems efficiently and effectively.

Does the candidate have a solid understanding of Ada 2005X2 language?

This is important because Ada 2005X2 is the primary language they will be working with. They should have a deep understanding of its syntax, semantics, and best practices.

Next 20 minutes

Specific Ada 2005X2 development questions

The next 20 minutes of the interview should attempt to focus more specifically on the development questions used, and the level of depth and skill the engineer possesses.

What are the different types of tasks in Ada 2005X2?

Ada 2005X2 provides two types of tasks: basic tasks and protected tasks. Basic tasks are concurrent units of execution, and protected tasks are used for synchronization and mutual exclusion.

How would you define a generic package in Ada 2005X2?

A generic package in Ada 2005X2 is defined using the 'generic' keyword followed by the package specification. The generic parameters are defined in the 'generic' clause.

What is the difference between 'in' parameters and 'out' parameters in Ada 2005X2?

'In' parameters in Ada 2005X2 are used to pass values to a subprogram, and 'out' parameters are used to return values from a subprogram. 'In' parameters are read-only, whereas 'out' parameters are write-only.

How would you implement inheritance in Ada 2005X2?

Inheritance in Ada 2005X2 is implemented using the 'new' keyword. The parent type is specified after the 'new' keyword, and the child type is defined in the 'is' clause.

What are the different types of loops available in Ada 2005X2?

Ada 2005X2 provides several types of loops such as 'while' loops, 'for' loops, and 'loop' loops. Each of these loops can be controlled using 'exit' and 'next' statements.

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The ideal back-end app developer

What you’re looking to see on the Ada 2005X2 engineer at this point.

At this point, a skilled Ada 2005X2 engineer should demonstrate technical proficiency in Ada language, experience with real-time systems and familiarity with safety-critical software. Red flags include lack of specific examples of past projects or difficulty explaining complex concepts simply.

Digging deeper

Code questions

These will help you see the candidate's real-world development capabilities with Ada 2005X2.

What does the following Ada code do?

with Ada.Text_IO; use Ada.Text_IO;
procedure Hello is
begin
   Put_Line ('Hello, world!');
end Hello;

This code prints 'Hello, world!' to the standard output.

What will be the output of the following Ada code?

with Ada.Text_IO; use Ada.Text_IO;
procedure Show_Num is
   Num : Integer := 10;
begin
   Put_Line (Integer'Image(Num));
end Show_Num;

This code will output '10' to the standard output.

What does the following Ada code do?

with Ada.Text_IO; use Ada.Text_IO;
procedure Reverse_Array is
   type Int_Array is array (1 .. 5) of Integer;
   Arr : Int_Array := (1, 2, 3, 4, 5);
   Reversed : Int_Array;
begin
   for I in reverse Arr'Range loop
      Reversed (Arr'First + Arr'Last - I) := Arr (I);
   end loop;
   for I in Arr'Range loop
      Put_Line (Integer'Image(Reversed(I)));
   end loop;
end Reverse_Array;

This code reverses an array of integers and prints the reversed array to the standard output.

What does the following Ada code do?

with Ada.Text_IO; use Ada.Text_IO;
with Ada.Real_Time; use Ada.Real_Time;
procedure Sleep_Example is
   Time : Time_Span := Milliseconds (500);
begin
   delay until Clock + Time;
   Put_Line ('500 milliseconds have passed');
end Sleep_Example;

This code waits for 500 milliseconds before printing '500 milliseconds have passed' to the standard output.

What does the following Ada code do?

with Ada.Text_IO; use Ada.Text_IO;
procedure Show_Person is
   type Person is
      record
         Name : String (1 .. 20);
         Age  : Integer;
      end record;
   John : Person := (Name => 'John', Age => 30);
begin
   Put_Line (John.Name & ', ' & Integer'Image(John.Age));
end Show_Person;

This code defines a record type named 'Person' with two fields, 'Name' and 'Age'. It then creates an instance of 'Person' named 'John' and prints 'John, 30' to the standard output.

What will be the output of the following Ada code?

with Ada.Text_IO; use Ada.Text_IO;
procedure Show_Sum is
   function Sum (A, B : Integer) return Integer is
   begin
      return A + B;
   end Sum;
   X : Integer := 5;
   Y : Integer := 10;
begin
   Put_Line (Integer'Image(Sum (X, Y)));
end Show_Sum;

This code defines a function 'Sum' that takes two integers and returns their sum. It then calls this function with arguments 5 and 10 and prints '15' to the standard output.

Wrap-up questions

Final candidate for Ada 2005X2 role questions

The final few interview questions for a Ada 2005X2 candidate should typically focus on a combination of technical skills, personal goals, growth potential, team dynamics, and company culture.

How would you implement a protected type in Ada 2005X2?

A protected type in Ada 2005X2 is implemented using the 'protected' keyword followed by the type name and 'is' keyword. The protected type body is defined using the 'protected body' keyword followed by the type name and 'is' keyword.

What are the different types of access types in Ada 2005X2?

Ada 2005X2 provides two types of access types: general access types and pool-specific access types. General access types can point to any object of a specific type, whereas pool-specific access types can only point to objects in a specific storage pool.

How would you implement a task that communicates with other tasks in Ada 2005X2?

In Ada 2005X2, a task that communicates with other tasks is implemented using entry and accept statements. The entry statement is used to declare a point of communication, and the accept statement is used to receive a communication.

What is the difference between a private type and a limited private type in Ada 2005X2?

In Ada 2005X2, a private type is a type whose full definition is hidden from the client, whereas a limited private type is a type that cannot be copied or compared.

How would you implement polymorphism in Ada 2005X2?

Polymorphism in Ada 2005X2 is implemented using tagged types. A tagged type is a record type with a tag that identifies its specific type during runtime.

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