The Generous Ones

A medium Python mock interview question on DataDriven, with an AI interviewer who asks follow-up questions and a hire or no-hire decision at the end.

Domain
Python
Difficulty
medium
Seniority
L3

Interview Prompt

A tipping feature's log arrives as two lists aligned by position, `user_ids` and `tips`, and the same user can leave many tips. Return the user whose tips add up to the most.

Summary

The generous ones are obvious.

How This Interview Works

  1. Read the vague prompt (just like a real interview)
  2. Ask clarifying questions to the AI interviewer
  3. Write and run your Python against test cases
  4. Answer the interviewer's follow-up questions, then get a hire or no-hire decision