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The Sum of Its Parts

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
mid

Interview Prompt

A 3D modeling tool stores each design as an assembly tree: components carry a `name`, an optional `quantity`, and any nested `children`, nested arbitrarily deep. Roll the tree up into the total count of each leaf part, where a part's count is the product of the quantities along its path from the root.

Summary

Every assembly hides smaller ones. Count what it really takes to build.

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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