Implement a Simplified DNS Resolver

Company: Anthropic

Role: Machine Learning Engineer

Category: Coding & Algorithms

Difficulty: hard

Interview Round: Online Assessment

Overview: This question evaluates understanding of DNS semantics (name normalization, A and CNAME records, alias chains and cycle detection), robust error handling, cache design, and safe concurrent access when implementing a simplified resolver.

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