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

Here are 20 common types of assessments:

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

Understanding syntax, variables, loops, and conditionals

  1. 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)

  1. Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Classes and Objects

Inheritance, Encapsulation, and Polymorphism

Design principles like SOLID

  1. Database Basics Writing SQL queries (SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE)

Understanding database normalization and relationships

Basic knowledge of NoSQL (MongoDB, Firebase)

  1. Web Development Fundamentals HTML, CSS, JavaScript basics

RESTful APIs and HTTP methods

Understanding JSON and XML

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

Understanding merge conflicts

  1. Debugging & Code Analysis Finding and fixing syntax and logical errors

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

  1. Unit Testing Writing test cases using Jest, JUnit, or PyTest

Understanding test-driven development (TDD)

  1. Problem-Solving Challenges
    Solving coding challenges on platforms like LeetCode, HackerRank, or CodeSignal

  2. API Integration
    Working with third-party APIs (Google Maps API, Stripe, etc.)

Handling API authentication (OAuth, API keys)

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

State management concepts

  1. Backend Development (Basics) Introduction to Node.js, Express, or Django

Writing simple server-side logic

  1. Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Understanding Agile and Scrum methodologies

Writing basic documentation

  1. Code Optimization Reducing time complexity in algorithms

Avoiding unnecessary memory usage

  1. Security Basics Understanding common vulnerabilities (SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF)

Basic knowledge of authentication and authorization

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

Understanding process management and permissions

  1. Cloud Computing Fundamentals Basics of AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud

Deploying simple applications

  1. Containerization (Intro to Docker) Understanding Docker and containerized applications

Writing simple Dockerfiles

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

Setting up simple automated pipelines

  1. Soft Skills Assessment Code readability and maintainability

Communication and teamwork skills