Can you discuss the differences between functional and object-oriented programming, and which type do you prefer?
There are two different types of software development paradigms. These include functional and object-oriented programming. As a senior staff engineer, you should be able to describe each of these, discuss their benefits, and comment about which one you prefer or have the most background in. An interviewer will ask you this question to test your knowledge and understand your programming style. They're interested to see if it aligns with that of their organization.
"Functional and object-oriented programming are both valid methodologies used for developing software. Functional is the most straightforward and operates with the concept that inputs are used during computations, resulting in the outputs of the software. Object-oriented programming is more complex and uses classes. The variables in each class can be actionable by different methods. It also involves the concept of inheriting or extending the classes. While functional programming is more straightforward, object-oriented programming is more efficient and allows the reuse of classes and objects within the classes. For this reason, I prefer to program using object-oriented methodology use. As for languages, I'm comfortable using include Java, C, and C."
