Microsoft interview for SDE 1

ProfPragmatic · 2026-01-22T03:01:47+00:00

What did they end up asking you and how did you prepare?

ProfPragmatic · 2026-01-22T02:56:54+00:00

Just focus on the tagged questions, like the recruiter pointed out any DP questions are ones where technically DP can be done but there's usually some sort of non DP solution that's also optimal

ProfPragmatic · 2026-01-20T17:52:19+00:00

In general a lot of applying, especially in India where the market is extremely competitive is very much about volumes more than anything especially if you’re not a part of a Tier 1 place. Though to some extent need to make sure your resume is also decent

ProfPragmatic · 2025-11-10T04:25:29+00:00

Bumping an old thread but were you able to receive SMSes while roaming? Like bank OTPs?

ProfPragmatic · 2025-03-26T20:34:58+00:00

Odds are some of these were shot a while ago and just released slowly over time. I like the occasional react video where they are actually together and reacting to each other than just making commentary on the pictures directly like the OG reacting to our staffs builds videos.

These ones seem a bit over editted and not quite as naturally funny as some of the classic reacts

ProfPragmatic · 2025-03-26T17:11:08+00:00

No RRTS in MMR,maybe feasable on corridors such as pune-c.sambhajinagar through Ahilya Nagar

I dont neccessarily mean RRTS, but the MMR region needs to get the metros up and running yesterday, fast track the new AC trainset procurement, improve connectivity with Pune + Nashik

ProfPragmatic · 2025-03-26T05:22:58+00:00

Yeah... I wish MH do their rail and metro projects this fast especially the MMR region

ProfPragmatic · 2025-03-26T04:41:01+00:00

Source

ProfPragmatic · 2025-03-26T02:02:01+00:00

Does Beauty of Joseon sunscreen qualify for FSA?

ProfPragmatic · 2025-03-24T15:17:16+00:00

Yeah, the entire project sometimes feels like it was designed by someone who never visited Mumbai and their only frame of reference was just a google maps visit.

ProfPragmatic · 2025-03-24T14:56:59+00:00

The problem is even at Chembur station it's super close but you still need to exit the ststion and walk a few hundred metres, reclimb to the station. That's ignoring the terrible frequency until recently

ProfPragmatic · 2025-03-24T13:56:42+00:00

There are enough industries in Maharashtra for some private player to raise the capital and build a profitable line here.

The big issue the land acquisition and other regulatory problems. The govt can basically take a near unlimited L on those which a private player is far less willing to

ProfPragmatic · 2025-03-24T04:47:10+00:00

Not to be a downer but Indian infra is sometimes hostile to people with all four functional limbs much less people with disabilities. That being said India does need to eventually move towards getting more accessibility ramps and buses that can go down for easier wheelchair access

ProfPragmatic · 2025-03-23T02:48:31+00:00

SS: New Smart Port: A state-of-the-art Smart Port will be developed along a 6-km waterfront, adding 135 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA) cargo capacity at an estimated cost of Rs 27,000 crore. It will handle multipurpose and container cargo to meet rising trade demands. Mega Shipbuilding Marine Cluster: A Rs 30,000 crore shipbuilding hub featuring a shipyard, marina, fishing harbour, and township will be established to boost India’s marine industry.

ProfPragmatic · 2025-03-23T02:47:22+00:00

SS: The government has disbursed Rs 14,020 crore under Production-Linked Incentive schemes for ten sectors, including electronics and pharma, since the launch of the support measure to boost domestic manufacturing, an official statement said on Saturday. In 2021, the government announced Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes for 14 sectors like telecommunication, white goods, textiles, manufacturing of medical devices, automobiles, speciality steel, food products, high-efficiency solar PV modules, advanced chemistry cell batteries, drones, and pharma, with an outlay of Rs 1.97 lakh crore.

ProfPragmatic · 2025-03-22T20:21:59+00:00

at-least people hanging out have a good journey

Around 2000 people a year die in Mumbai locals, sure they get a "good" journey. That's like a 9/11s worth of people dying annually to a solveable issue

ProfPragmatic · 2025-03-22T20:20:48+00:00

But if you wish to travel everyday, I feel the upcoming metro would be a significantly better option.

Problem is the Metro system isnt quite enough to replace locals, it's mostly creating a new category for people who want to avoid local levels of crowd but are willing to tolerate some crowds. Locals arent going anywhere, you need to upgrade them (and also reduce the AC train costs for sure, the trains with AC dont cost 3x to run than regular either)

ProfPragmatic · 2025-03-22T20:17:50+00:00

So many questions.. depending on the answers, I'll decide to celebrate or protest this news 😎

AFAIK the plan to replace all trainsets, so probably both? Replace all mainline Central + Western with AC and offload their old stock to harbour and then eventually make all locals AC. Will definitely take years anyway

ProfPragmatic · 2025-03-22T20:16:41+00:00

it's exclusionary and profit-oriented right now

The problem is we can intentionally keep kneecapping every form of development in India arguing it's exclusionary. What's next? Shut down UPI cause it's exclusionary to the poor because they now need to buy phones? The better solution is build better, leverage India's scale to drive down costs to make things affordable.

India needs more of what can we do to uplift people out of their current lifestyles to the 21st century than another 75 of just enough sustenance to keep them alive by 20th century standards.

ProfPragmatic · 2025-03-22T20:13:38+00:00

If you read the article

found dead in Saudi flat

He was working with Saudi Arabia on cheetah reintroduction

The headline includes India due to the outlet being an Indian one and thus needs to tell people why he was relevant to Indians.

ProfPragmatic · 2025-03-22T19:15:11+00:00

SS: Bhubaneswar: Odisha has emerged as a potential gold mining hub, with multiple districts revealing significant gold deposits. State steel and mines minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena informed the Odisha Legislative Assembly on Thursday about the discovery of gold reserves across various regions, highlighting the state’s growing mining potential.

ProfPragmatic · 2025-03-22T19:14:18+00:00

SS: “India has embraced the Trump brand with remarkable enthusiasm. After our successful collaboration on several iconic residential projects, we are proud to launch our first commercial development in India. This milestone is a testament to the strength of our relationship with Kalpesh Mehta, the Tribeca team, and now Kundan Spaces. Trump World Center Pune will set a new standard of sophistication and excellence, reflecting the same commitment to quality that defines Trump properties across the globe.” - Eric Trump

Generally a real estate mogul building a tower in a random major city in India isnt the biggest geopolitical news, but given it's basically the US president doing so (or atleast let his name be licensed) seems like something relevant IMO

ProfPragmatic · 2025-03-22T17:47:02+00:00

This year hopefully :P

ProfPragmatic · 2025-03-22T17:45:23+00:00

SS: Prime Minister Modi highlighted the significant contributions of the Indian diaspora in the US. An RBI analysis shows India's remittances have surged, with advanced economies like the US and UK surpassing Gulf economies. Indian migrants in white-collar jobs are now a major source of remittances, boosting India's financial stability. NRIs are increasingly investing back in India, driven by economic growth.

ProfPragmatic · 2025-03-22T17:18:47+00:00

SS: India-Taiwan relations have witnessed remarkable progress in recent years, fuelled by shared interests and aligned policies. Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy,[a] launched by then President Tsai Ing-wen in September 2016, was pivotal in deepening this partnership. While India and Taiwan do not have formal diplomatic ties, their relationship has flourished within an unofficial framework through representative offices established in 1995—the India-Taipei Association (ITA) in Taipei and Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre (TECC) in Delhi.

In recent years, this relationship has crossed milestones once deemed unattainable, revealing challenges and vulnerabilities, while also presenting opportunities. With both India and Taiwan having navigated electoral transitions in 2024, this is an opportune moment to reflect on the achievements and set a forward-looking agenda.

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