SALIENT FEATURES OF BOOK Provides insight into what drives the recruitment process and what an interviewer looks for while interviewing an engineering student Covers concepts, problems, and interview questions for each topic Covers latest buzzwords like Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Big Data, and many more All the concepts are discussed in a lucid, easy to understand manner A reader without any basic knowledge in computers can comfortably follow this book Coders/Programmers are in demand, but to land the job, you must demonstrate knowledge of those things expected by today's employers. This guide sets you up for success. Not only does it provide the most commonly asked interview questions and answers, but it also offers insight into the interview process in today's marketplace. This book is a comprehensive guide for experienced and first-time programmers alike. The book is specifically designed for freshers, who despite being brilliant at the technical aspects of the interview, tend to fail when it comes to soft skills and HR interviews. The book provides readers with a relevant blueprint when it comes to planning for pre-interview preparation. It provides candidates with guidelines on the preparation of their resumes and the format that should be followed. Table of Contents 1. Organization of Chapters 17 2. Getting Ready 22 3. Group Discussions 37 4. Operating System Concepts 54 5. C/C++/Java Interview Questions 81 6. Scripting Languages 157 7. Bitwise Hacking 194 8. Concepts of Computer Networking 203 9. Database Management Systems 256 10. Brain Teasers 271 11. Algorithms Introduction 274 12. Recursion and Backtracking 285 13. Linked Lists 290 14. Stacks 322 15. Queues 336 16. Trees 345 17. Priority Queues and Heaps 397 18. Graph Algorithms 407 19. Sorting 417 20. Searching 441 21. Hashing 466 22. String Algorithms 473 23. Algorithms Design Techniques 479 24. Greedy Algorithms 482 25. Divide and Conquer Algorithms 486 26. Dynamic Programming 489 27. Basics of Design Patterns 496 28. Non-Technical Help 505 29. Quantitative Aptitude Concepts 511 30. Basics of Cloud Computing 524 31. Miscellaneous Concepts 539 32. Career Options 559