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The File Size Profiler

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

Domain
Python
Difficulty
medium
Seniority
L3

Interview Prompt

Given entries (list of 'filepath size_bytes timestamp' strings), sum size_bytes per file extension (everything after the last '.' in the filename). Files without an extension (no '.' in basename) are grouped under the key 'no_ext'. Extension matching is case-insensitive, so 'report.CSV' counts toward 'csv'. Return a dict mapping each lowercased extension (or 'no_ext') to the total size in bytes.

Summary

File types and their disk footprint. One type dominates.

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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