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One interesting question they asked was about the use of assert in production C++ code and how it differs from runtime error handling. Specifically, they asked me to explain when it's appropriate to use assert, what happens to asserts in release builds, and what the implications are for debugging and system stability.
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Lead Software Engineer

Interviewed at GlobalLogic

3.8
May 25, 2025

One interesting question they asked was about the use of assert in production C++ code and how it differs from runtime error handling. Specifically, they asked me to explain when it's appropriate to use assert, what happens to asserts in release builds, and what the implications are for debugging and system stability.

ways to create thread? explain g1 garbage collector explain memory leak, simple program to create leak @repo vs @service vs @bean rest service annotation circular dependency in spring beans init method in spring @autowired and qualifiers try with resources
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Java Tech Lead (Programmer)

Interviewed at Synechron

4.2
Apr 28, 2021

ways to create thread? explain g1 garbage collector explain memory leak, simple program to create leak @repo vs @service vs @bean rest service annotation circular dependency in spring beans init method in spring @autowired and qualifiers try with resources

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