Basic Automation And SDET Coding Interview Questions And Answers

The Test Lead
3 min readAug 30, 2024

Most coding interviews will let you choose which programming language you want to code in as long as its an object oriented programming language. They care more about your logic than the specific language.

Python is a popular language for technical interviews due to its simplicity and versatility. This is why I usually choose it for interviews. Preparing for a coding interview can be daunting, but understanding common questions and effective strategies can help you succeed. This article covers some fundamental Python coding interview questions and provides clear answers to help you prepare.

1. Reverse a String

Question: Write a function to reverse a string.

Answer:

Explanation: This solution uses Python’s slicing feature to reverse the string.

2. Check if a String is a Palindrome

Question: Write a function to check if a given string is a palindrome.

Answer:

Explanation: The function checks if the string is equal to its reverse.

3. Find the Largest Element in a List

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