Yahoo

Comprehensive interview process at Yahoo.

Interview Rounds:

1. Mail Team Technical

• LeetCode-style question (variant of 995)
• Focus on problem-solving approach

2. Technical Round

• Rectangle Drawing Implementation
• Graphics/OpenGL-like functionality
• Key requirements:
  • Rectangle adjustment during drag
  • Multiple rectangle support
  • Coordinate-based storage
• Functions: onclick, ondraw
• Focus on optimization and data structures

3. Summer Intern Full-Stack Duration: 30-40 minutes Topics Covered:

• Node.js libraries
• Data structures (stacks)
• Big data and cloud
• Sorting algorithms
• OOP concepts Coding: Anagram grouping implementation

Key Takeaways:

• Strong foundation is crucial
• Balance theory and implementation
• Clear communication important
• Comprehensive testing needed

Full-stack video interview experience for Yahoo summer internship.

Duration: 30-40 minutes

Technical Fundamentals:

• Node.js libraries and usage
• Data structure applications (stacks)
• Big data and cloud concepts
• Sorting algorithms comparison
  • Merge sort vs Insertion sort
• Data types (structured vs unstructured)
• OOP principles and concepts

Coding Challenge:

Task: Anagram Grouping Implementation
Requirements:
- Group strings by anagram
- Output different groups
- Optimize solution

Interview Style:

• Conversational approach
• Foundation-focused questions
• Basic to moderate difficulty
• Resume-based discussion

Key Takeaways:

• Strong fundamentals important
• Clear communication crucial
• Basic coding skills required
• Comprehensive CS knowledge needed

Phone screen technical question: