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.NET developers are software developers that specialize in building software for Microsoft's Windows platform. They use the framework to create aesthetically pleasing, reliable software. Hence, candidates for this position must have advanced competency in one of the relevant coding languages, including VB.NET, C#, and F#. .NET developers must also possess great graphic design skills.

These developers typically have responsibilities that include building user interfaces, resolving issues with software prototypes, giving users technological assistance, making software for .NET applications, and putting together processes for executing the applications.

By asking these interview questions, you can determine a.NET developer candidate's level of computer science proficiency in:

  • Understanding of fundamental algorithmic ideas; 
  • discussion of fundamental algorithms; 
  • how they would search, think, and sort; 
  • ability to demonstrate a broader understanding of databases; 
  • and modeling approach.

20 Role Specific Interview Questions

  • What benefits does a Just in Time compiler provide? Do you know of any runtimes for programming languages that use one?
  • What is the difference between a preemptive threading model and the cooperative threading model?
  • What do you think are essential when selecting tools and practice for a Continuous Delivery solution?
  • In Unicode, how are code points and units connected to one another?
  • How does a Lambda expression form a closure?
  • When would you declare a field to be volatile?
  • What strategy would you use to achieve lazy initialization in .NET?
  • What are the advantages of using the Aggregate method in LINQ?
  • What is static and dynamic type in .NET? 
  • What distinguishes the IEnumerable and IQueryable interfaces in LINQ?
  • What can you tell me about the .NET Framework?
  • How does the framework work?
  • Walk me through the major components of the .NET framework.
  • What kinds of constructors are there in C#?
  • Can you tell me the difference between an EXE and a DLL?
  • What is JIT?
  • What do you know about encapsulation?
  • How do you differentiate between "Server.Transfer" and "Response.Redirect"?
  • What does.NET role-based security mean?
  • What's your understanding of the garbage collection process?

Related article: Senior .NET Developer job description

Conclusion

Apart from the interview questions for.NET developers, you can ask them questions related to their interest in the industry. Do they keep updating about the latest developments? What technical books do they like the most?

You can also ask candidates if they participated in side hustles like game development. Keep an eye out for candidates that show commitment and curiosity.

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