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The Change Data Capture

A hard Python mock interview question on DataDriven. Practice with AI-powered feedback, real code execution, and a hire/no-hire decision.

Domain
Python
Difficulty
hard
Seniority
L5

Interview Prompt

Given old_snapshot, new_snapshot (lists of dicts keyed by id_field), return a dict with four sorted lists: 'added' (records in new only), 'removed' (in old only), 'unchanged' (identical across both), 'modified' (same id, different other fields). Sort each list by id_field ascending.

Summary

Inserts, updates, deletes : all present.

How This Interview Works

  1. Read the vague prompt (just like a real interview)
  2. Ask clarifying questions to the AI interviewer
  3. Write your python solution with real code execution
  4. Get instant feedback and a hire/no-hire decision

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