The interview process at Apple was a challenging yet very enriching experience.

It began with an initial resume screening, followed by a call with the recruiter to discuss my experience and interests.

After this stage, there was a series of technical interviews that included questions on algorithms, data structures, and system design.

In addition to the technical interviews, there was also a behavioral interview to assess my cultural fit and communication skills.

How would you optimize a search algorithm to handle a large volume of data in real-time?