with Ada.Text_IO; use Ada.Text_IO;
procedure Hello is
begin
Put_Line ("Hello, world!");
end Hello;
Ask the right questions to secure the right Ada 2012 talent among an increasingly shrinking pool of talent.
Ada 2012 is the latest iteration of the high-level computer programming language Ada, originally developed in the late 1970s by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Named after Ada Lovelace, it was designed to supersede over 450 programming languages used for DoD projects at that time. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) endorsed its first version in 1983 and has since ratified updates including Ada 95, Ada 2005 and most recently, Ada 2012. Noted for its strong typing and design-by-contract features, it's widely used in critical systems like avionics and defense systems where safety is paramount. Its evolution continues under guidance from ISO/IEC JTC1/SC22/WG9 working group.
The next 20 minutes of the interview should attempt to focus more specifically on the development questions used, and the level of depth and skill the engineer possesses.
Ada 2012 supports several types of loops including while loops, for loops, and loop ... until loops. Each type of loop is used for different scenarios based on the specific requirements of the program.
A procedure in Ada 2012 is defined using the 'procedure' keyword followed by the procedure name, any parameters in parentheses, and 'is' keyword. The procedure body is enclosed in 'begin' and 'end' keywords.
The 'with' clause in Ada 2012 is used to import a package or a single entity from a package. It makes the specified package or entity available for use in the current declarative part.
In Ada 2012, a variable is declared by specifying its name, followed by a colon, the type of the variable, and a semicolon. For example, 'Var1: Integer;' declares a variable named Var1 of type Integer.
The basic data types in Ada 2012 include Integer, Float, Character, Boolean, Duration, and String.
The field of software development is constantly evolving, so it's important for developers to be able to keep up with new technologies and techniques.
Understanding the process of planning, creating, testing, and deploying software is crucial for a developer role.
Software development is often a collaborative effort, so it's important that they can work effectively as part of a team.
Ada is often used in real-time systems, so experience in this area could be beneficial.
Problem-solving skills are essential for any developer position, and specifically being able to debug in Ada 2012 is important for this role.
This is crucial as it forms the basis of their ability to write and understand code in Ada 2012.
The next 20 minutes of the interview should attempt to focus more specifically on the development questions used, and the level of depth and skill the engineer possesses.
Inheritance in Ada 2012 is implemented using tagged types. A new type can be derived from an existing tagged type, and it inherits all the operations of the parent type. New operations can also be added to the derived type.
In Ada 2012, a record is a collection of related elements of different types, while an array is a collection of elements of the same type. Records are used to group related data items together, while arrays are used to store sequences of data items of the same type.
Ada 2012 supports two types of arrays: one-dimensional arrays and multi-dimensional arrays. One-dimensional arrays have a single index, while multi-dimensional arrays have multiple indices.
Exceptions in Ada 2012 are handled using the 'exception' keyword in a block or subprogram. The 'when' keyword is used to specify the type of exception, followed by a sequence of statements to be executed when that exception occurs.
In Ada 2012, a function is a subprogram that returns a value, while a procedure is a subprogram that performs an action but does not return a value. Functions are typically used for computations, while procedures are used for tasks that require performing actions.
At this point, a skilled Ada 2012 engineer should demonstrate a deep understanding of Ada syntax and semantics, proficiency in real-time and embedded systems, and strong problem-solving skills. Red flags include lack of experience with safety-critical systems, poor debugging skills, and inability to explain complex concepts clearly.
with Ada.Text_IO; use Ada.Text_IO;
procedure Hello is
begin
Put_Line ("Hello, world!");
end Hello;
with Ada.Text_IO; use Ada.Text_IO;
procedure Main is
X : Integer := 10;
Y : Integer := 20;
begin
Put_Line (Integer'Image(X + Y));
end Main;
with Ada.Text_IO; use Ada.Text_IO;
procedure Main is
type Array_Type is array (1 .. 5) of Integer;
Array_Var : Array_Type := (others => 0);
begin
for I in Array_Var'Range loop
Put_Line (Integer'Image(Array_Var(I)));
end loop;
end Main;
with Ada.Text_IO; use Ada.Text_IO;
with Ada.Real_Time; use Ada.Real_Time;
procedure Main is
Task_Delay : Time_Span := Milliseconds (500);
begin
delay until Clock + Task_Delay;
Put_Line ("Task completed");
end Main;
with Ada.Text_IO; use Ada.Text_IO;
procedure Main is
type Object is
record
Name : String (1 .. 20);
Age : Integer;
end record;
My_Object : Object;
begin
My_Object.Name := "John";
My_Object.Age := 30;
Put_Line (My_Object.Name & " " & Integer'Image(My_Object.Age));
end Main;
with Ada.Text_IO; use Ada.Text_IO;
procedure Main is
X : Integer := 10;
Y : Integer := 0;
begin
if Y /= 0 then
Put_Line (Integer'Image(X / Y));
else
Put_Line ("Division by zero");
end if;
end Main;
The final few interview questions for a Ada 2012 candidate should typically focus on a combination of technical skills, personal goals, growth potential, team dynamics, and company culture.
A private type in Ada 2012 is implemented by declaring the type in the private part of a package. The full definition of the type is hidden from the clients of the package, and can only be accessed through the operations provided by the package.
Ada 2012 supports two types of contracts: preconditions and postconditions. Preconditions specify the conditions that must be true before a subprogram is called, while postconditions specify the conditions that must be true after a subprogram has completed execution.
A generic package in Ada 2012 is implemented using the 'generic' keyword followed by the generic formal parameters, and the 'package' keyword followed by the package name. The package body contains the definitions of the operations that are parameterized by the generic formal parameters.
In Ada 2012, a task is a concurrent unit of execution, while a protected object is a module that encapsulates shared data with safe concurrent access. Tasks are used for concurrent programming, while protected objects are used for synchronization and mutual exclusion.
Ada 2012 supports two types of access types: access-to-object types and access-to-subprogram types. Access-to-object types provide a way to dynamically allocate objects, while access-to-subprogram types provide a way to refer to subprograms.
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