Technical assessments for junior software developers

typically cover fundamental programming concepts, problem-solving skills, and basic software development practices. Here are 20 common types of assessments: Programming Basics Writing simple programs in languages like Python, Java, or JavaScript Understanding syntax, variables, loops, and conditionals Data Structures & Algorithms Arrays, Linked Lists, Hash Tables, Stacks, and Queues Sorting algorithms (Bubble Sort, Merge Sort, Quick Sort) Searching algorithms (Binary Search, Linear Search) Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Classes and Objects Inheritance, Encapsulation, and Polymorphism Design principles like SOLID Database Basics Writing SQL queries (SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE) Understanding database normalization and relationships Basic knowledge of NoSQL (MongoDB, Firebase) Web Development Fundamentals HTML, CSS, JavaScript basics RESTful APIs and HTTP methods Understanding JSON and XML Version Control (Git/GitHub) Basic Git commands (clone, commit, push, pull, branch) Understanding merge conflicts Debugging & Code Analysis Finding and fixing syntax and logical errors Using debugging tools in IDEs like VS Code, IntelliJ, or PyCharm Unit Testing Writing test cases using Jest, JUnit, or PyTest Understanding test-driven development (TDD) Problem-Solving Challenges Solving coding challenges on platforms like LeetCode, HackerRank, or CodeSignal API Integration Working with third-party APIs (Google Maps API, Stripe, etc.) Handling API authentication (OAuth, API keys) Frontend Frameworks (Basics) Understanding React, Vue.js, or Angular fundamentals State management concepts Backend Development (Basics) Introduction to Node.js, Express, or Django Writing simple server-side logic Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Understanding Agile and Scrum methodologies Writing basic documentation Code Optimization Reducing time complexity in algorithms Avoiding unnecessary memory usage Security Basics Understanding common vulnerabilities (SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF) Basic knowledge of authentication and authorization Operating Systems & Command Line Basic Linux/Unix commands (ls, cd, mkdir, grep) Understanding process management and permissions Cloud Computing Fundamentals Basics of AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Deploying simple applications Containerization (Intro to Docker) Understanding Docker and containerized applications Writing simple Dockerfiles Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) Understanding Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Travis CI Setting up simple automated pipelines Soft Skills Assessment Code readability and maintainability Communication and teamwork skills

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typically cover fundamental programming concepts, problem-solving skills, and basic software development practices.

Here are 20 common types of assessments:

Programming Basics Writing simple programs in languages like Python, Java, or JavaScript

Understanding syntax, variables, loops, and conditionals

Data Structures & Algorithms Arrays, Linked Lists, Hash Tables, Stacks, and Queues

Sorting algorithms (Bubble Sort, Merge Sort, Quick Sort)

Searching algorithms (Binary Search, Linear Search)

Inheritance, Encapsulation, and Polymorphism

Design principles like SOLID

Understanding database normalization and relationships

Basic knowledge of NoSQL (MongoDB, Firebase)

RESTful APIs and HTTP methods

Understanding JSON and XML

Version Control (Git/GitHub) Basic Git commands (clone, commit, push, pull, branch)

Understanding merge conflicts

Using debugging tools in IDEs like VS Code, IntelliJ, or PyCharm

Understanding test-driven development (TDD)

Problem-Solving Challenges
Solving coding challenges on platforms like LeetCode, HackerRank, or CodeSignal
API Integration
Working with third-party APIs (Google Maps API, Stripe, etc.)

Handling API authentication (OAuth, API keys)

Frontend Frameworks (Basics) Understanding React, Vue.js, or Angular fundamentals

State management concepts

Writing simple server-side logic

Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Understanding Agile and Scrum methodologies

Writing basic documentation

Avoiding unnecessary memory usage

Basic knowledge of authentication and authorization

Operating Systems & Command Line Basic Linux/Unix commands (ls, cd, mkdir, grep)

Understanding process management and permissions

Deploying simple applications

Containerization (Intro to Docker) Understanding Docker and containerized applications

Writing simple Dockerfiles

Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) Understanding Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Travis CI

Setting up simple automated pipelines

Communication and teamwork skills