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Java Developer Interview Prep Plan

This document outlines a 7-day preparation plan for a Java Developer interview, focusing on key topics such as Core Java, Advanced Java, Spring Framework, Hibernate, Microservices, and algorithms. Each day includes specific topics, activities, and time allocations to enhance both theoretical knowledge and practical coding skills. Additional tips for project explanations and interview techniques are also provided to boost confidence during the interview process.

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Java Developer Interview Prep Plan

This document outlines a 7-day preparation plan for a Java Developer interview, focusing on key topics such as Core Java, Advanced Java, Spring Framework, Hibernate, Microservices, and algorithms. Each day includes specific topics, activities, and time allocations to enhance both theoretical knowledge and practical coding skills. Additional tips for project explanations and interview techniques are also provided to boost confidence during the interview process.

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7-Day Java Developer Interview Preparation Plan

Here's a detailed 7-day preparation plan for your Java Developer interview based on your 4 years of

experience.

Day 1: Core Java Foundations

Topics:

- OOP Principles: Encapsulation, Abstraction, Inheritance, Polymorphism.

- Collections Framework: ArrayList, LinkedList, HashMap, HashSet, TreeMap.

- Exception Handling: Checked vs. Unchecked exceptions, Custom exceptions.

Activities:

- Revise theoretical concepts.

- Practice coding problems: Reverse a string, Find duplicates in an array, Implement a custom

ArrayList.

- Time Allocation: 4 hours (2 hrs theory, 2 hrs coding).

Day 2: Advanced Java Concepts

Topics:

- Multithreading and Concurrency: Thread lifecycle, Runnable, Callable, Future.

- Java 8+ Features: Lambdas, Streams, Optional, CompletableFuture.

Activities:

- Write code using Streams and CompletableFuture.

- Implement a thread-safe Singleton design pattern.

- Time Allocation: 4 hours (1.5 hrs theory, 2.5 hrs coding).


Day 3: Spring Framework

Topics:

- Spring Core: Dependency Injection, Bean lifecycle, @Component, @Service, @Repository.

- Spring Boot: REST API creation, Exception handling.

- Spring Security: Authentication, JWT-based security.

Activities:

- Build a Spring Boot CRUD REST API for a library system.

- Add JWT-based authentication to secure APIs.

- Time Allocation: 4 hours (1 hr theory, 3 hrs coding).

Day 4: Hibernate and Database

Topics:

- Hibernate: JPA annotations, Lazy vs. Eager loading, Caching.

- SQL: Complex queries, Indexing, Query optimization.

Activities:

- Create an entity relationship using Hibernate.

- Write SQL queries: Find top 3 salaries, Retrieve duplicate rows.

- Time Allocation: 4 hours (1 hr theory, 3 hrs practical).

Day 5: Microservices and System Design

Topics:

- Microservices: Service discovery (Eureka), Load balancing, API Gateway.

- System Design: High-level design for an e-commerce system.


Activities:

- Design a URL shortener system.

- Implement a basic microservice using Spring Boot and Eureka.

- Time Allocation: 4 hours (2 hrs theory, 2 hrs practical).

Day 6: Problem-Solving and Algorithms

Topics:

- Data Structures: Arrays, Strings, Linked Lists, Stacks, Queues, HashMaps.

- Algorithms: Sorting, Searching, Recursion, Dynamic programming.

Activities:

- Solve coding problems: Detect a cycle in a linked list, Longest substring without repeating

characters.

- Use platforms like LeetCode, HackerRank for timed practice.

- Time Allocation: 4 hours (all coding).

Day 7: Mock Interviews and Revision

Activities:

- Mock Interviews: Explain projects, conduct mock system design interviews.

- Revision: Core Java, Spring, Hibernate, Microservices, and coding problems.

- Time Allocation: 4 hours (1.5 hrs mock interview, 1 hr revision, 1.5 hrs coding).

Additional Tips:

- Project Explanation: Be ready to discuss technical aspects of past projects.

- STAR Method: Use structured answers for behavioral questions.

- Debugging: Prepare to debug code or identify issues during live coding rounds.

- Confidence: Stay calm and explain your thought process.


Good luck with your preparation!

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