Interview Prep

Step by step guide

General Interview Tips

  • How to prepare mentally and technically

  • Communication & problem-solving approach

  • Whiteboard & coding test strategies

  • Behavioral questions and STAR method


Backend Interview Questions

  • Data structures & algorithms

  • REST API design & best practices

  • Database queries & optimization

  • Authentication & security fundamentals

  • System design basics (scalability, caching, load balancing)

  • Common backend scenarios and troubleshooting


Frontend Interview Questions

  • HTML, CSS, and JavaScript fundamentals

  • React/Vue/Angular component patterns

  • State management concepts

  • Responsive design & accessibility

  • Browser rendering & performance optimizations

  • Debugging and testing frontend code


DevOps Interview Questions

  • CI/CD pipeline components

  • Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)

  • Monitoring & logging tools

  • Security best practices in pipelines

  • Troubleshooting real-world incidents


Security Interview Questions

  • OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities

  • Authentication and authorization methods

  • Secure coding practices

  • Incident response scenarios

  • Penetration testing basics

  • Threat modeling and risk assessment


Mobile Interview Questions

  • Native vs cross-platform pros and cons

  • Mobile app lifecycle and architecture

  • State management in mobile apps

  • Performance optimization techniques

  • Testing and deployment processes

  • Security on mobile platforms


AI/ML Interview Questions (if applicable)

  • Basic ML algorithms and use cases

  • Data preprocessing and feature engineering

  • Model evaluation metrics

  • Neural networks fundamentals

  • Common frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch)

  • Ethical considerations in AI


Coding Challenges & Practice

  • Recommended platforms (LeetCode, HackerRank, CodeSignal)

  • Typical problem categories (arrays, strings, trees, graphs)

  • Time and space complexity considerations

  • Tips for optimizing solutions


System Design Preparation

  • Key principles (scalability, availability, consistency)

  • Designing APIs, databases, caching layers

  • Load balancing & fault tolerance

  • Case studies (URL shortener, chat system, e-commerce backend)

  • How to explain your design clearly


Resources & Mock Interviews

  • Recommended books & courses

  • Interview coaching platforms

  • Community groups & peer practice

  • Mock interview tips & platforms