How to prepare mentally and technically
Communication & problem-solving approach
Whiteboard & coding test strategies
Behavioral questions and STAR method
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
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
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
OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
Authentication and authorization methods
Secure coding practices
Incident response scenarios
Penetration testing basics
Threat modeling and risk assessment
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
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
Recommended platforms (LeetCode, HackerRank, CodeSignal)
Typical problem categories (arrays, strings, trees, graphs)
Time and space complexity considerations
Tips for optimizing solutions
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
Recommended books & courses
Interview coaching platforms
Community groups & peer practice
Mock interview tips & platforms