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In a non-directed graph, count the number of subgraphs (not necessarily fully connected, just subgraphs in general). Discuss why and how you'd optimize this given different number of vertices, different density/completion of the graph, etc...
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Staff Engineer

Interviewed at VMware

4.4
Aug 10, 2016

In a non-directed graph, count the number of subgraphs (not necessarily fully connected, just subgraphs in general). Discuss why and how you'd optimize this given different number of vertices, different density/completion of the graph, etc...

Coding rounds was LC medium. Was on the easier side if you practise well. Standard system design question - Design a twitter like system. The architecture round was hard in the sense that we need to very broad and deep at the same time. So unless you prep, its highly unlikely that you will clear this round.
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Staff Engineer

Interviewed at Airbnb

4
Jan 7, 2025

Coding rounds was LC medium. Was on the easier side if you practise well. Standard system design question - Design a twitter like system. The architecture round was hard in the sense that we need to very broad and deep at the same time. So unless you prep, its highly unlikely that you will clear this round.

The first thing they asked in the interview was a brief self-introduction. They wanted me to describe my background, including my education, professional experience, technical skills, and any relevant projects. This was meant to set the context for the rest of the interview and help the interviewer understand my overall profile before diving into technical questions.
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Staff Software Engineer

Interviewed at Walt Disney Company

3.8
Mar 12, 2025

The first thing they asked in the interview was a brief self-introduction. They wanted me to describe my background, including my education, professional experience, technical skills, and any relevant projects. This was meant to set the context for the rest of the interview and help the interviewer understand my overall profile before diving into technical questions.

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