J# Developer Hiring Guide

Hiring Guide for J# Engineers

Ask the right questions to secure the right J# talent among an increasingly shrinking pool of talent.

J# is a discontinued computer programming language developed by Microsoft Corporation, designed to provide a bridge for Java-language developers into the .NET environment. Introduced in 2002, it was part of the Visual J++ development tool and was functionally similar to Java with additional .NET framework support. It enabled developers to use Java syntax and libraries in developing .NET applications. However, Microsoft stopped its support for J# in 2007 due to its declining usage and popularity among developers. The information about J# can be found on Microsoft's official website and several trusted tech publications.

First 20 minutes

General J# 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.

How would you implement inheritance in J#?

Inheritance in J# is implemented using the 'extends' keyword. The child class uses the 'extends' keyword to inherit the properties and methods of the parent class.

What is the difference between a class and an object in J#?

A class is a blueprint or template that describes the behavior/state that the objects of the class will have. An object is an instance of a class.

How would you handle exceptions in J#?

In J#, exceptions are handled using try-catch blocks. The try block contains the code that might throw an exception, and the catch block contains the code to handle the exception.

What are the primitive data types in J#?

The primitive data types in J# include byte, short, int, long, float, double, boolean, and char.

How would you declare a variable in J#?

You can declare a variable in J# by specifying the data type followed by the variable name. For example, 'int myVariable;' declares an integer variable named myVariable.

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What youre looking for early-on

Does the candidate show a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies or methodologies?

Adaptability is key in the tech industry as it is constantly evolving and changing.

Is the candidate able to work under pressure and meet deadlines?

The ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines is important in maintaining productivity and efficiency.

Does the candidate show problem-solving skills?

Problem-solving skills are essential in development roles as they often involve troubleshooting and overcoming challenges.

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

Communication skills are important for teamwork and ensuring everyone is on the same page.

Does the candidate have experience with similar projects or tasks?

Past experience can be a good indicator of how well they will perform in this role.

Has the candidate demonstrated a strong understanding of J# and its applications?

This is crucial as the role requires a deep knowledge of J# for effective performance.

Next 20 minutes

Specific J# 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.

Describe the difference between an interface and an abstract class in J#.

An interface is a reference type in J# that is similar to a class and is used to define a contract for classes to implement. An abstract class is a class that cannot be instantiated and is used to define a common base class for its derivatives.

What are the different types of loops in J#?

The different types of loops in J# include for loop, while loop, and do-while loop.

How would you create a thread in J#?

You can create a thread in J# by creating a new instance of the Thread class and passing the name of the method to be executed in the thread as a parameter to the Thread constructor.

Describe the difference between overloading and overriding in J#.

Overloading is when two or more methods in the same class have the same name but different parameters. Overriding is when a child class has a method with the same name and parameters as a method in its parent class.

What are the access modifiers in J#?

The access modifiers in J# include public, private, protected, and default. They determine the scope of a method, variable, or class.

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The ideal back-end app developer

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

At this point, a skilled J# engineer should demonstrate solid knowledge of the .NET framework, proficiency in J# and Java programming, and strong problem-solving skills. Red flags include difficulty explaining complex concepts, lack of practical experience, or unfamiliarity with version control systems like Git.

Digging deeper

Code questions

These will help you see the candidate's real-world development capabilities with J#.

What does this simple J# code do?

public class HelloWorld {
 public static void main(String[] args) {
 System.out.println('Hello, World!');
 }
}

This code prints 'Hello, World!' to the console.

What does this J# code do?

public class Test {
 public static void main(String[] args) {
 int x = 10;
 int y = 20;
 System.out.println(x + y);
 }
}

This code prints the sum of two integers, 10 and 20, to the console.

What will be the output of this J# code?

public class ArrayTest {
 public static void main(String[] args) {
 int[] arr = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5};
 for(int i: arr) {
 System.out.println(i);
 }
 }
}

This code prints each element of the array to the console, one element per line.

What does this J# code do?

public class ThreadTest extends Thread {
 public void run() {
 System.out.println('Thread is running.');
 }
 public static void main(String args[]) {
 ThreadTest t1 = new ThreadTest();
 t1.start();
 }
}

This code creates a new thread and starts it. The new thread prints 'Thread is running.' to the console.

What does this J# code do?

public class Student {
 private String name;
 public String getName() {
 return name;
 }
 public void setName(String name) {
 this.name = name;
 }
}

This code defines a Student class with a private field 'name' and public getter and setter methods for 'name'.

What will be the output of this J# code?

public class Test {
 public static void main(String[] args) {
 int x = 10;
 int y = x++ + ++x;
 System.out.println(y);
 }
}

This code prints the result of the expression 'x++ + ++x' to the console. The expression uses both post-increment and pre-increment operators on the variable 'x'.

Wrap-up questions

Final candidate for J# role questions

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

What are the different ways to handle memory leaks in J#?

Memory leaks in J# can be handled by proper exception handling, using finally blocks to release resources, avoiding circular references, and using tools like profilers to detect memory leaks.

How would you implement multithreading in J#?

Multithreading in J# can be implemented by creating multiple threads using the Thread class and starting them using the start() method.

Describe the difference between a checked and an unchecked exception in J#.

A checked exception is an exception that is checked at compile time. An unchecked exception is an exception that is checked at runtime.

What are the different types of collections in J#?

The different types of collections in J# include List, Set, Map, Queue, and Stack.

How would you implement polymorphism in J#?

Polymorphism in J# can be implemented in two ways: method overloading and method overriding. Method overloading is compile-time polymorphism, and method overriding is runtime polymorphism.

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