As a job seeker, you are looking for the best possible opportunity to showcase your skills and get hired. As an employer, you want to make sure that the person you hire is qualified and can do the work required. The following blog post provides questions every front-end developer should be prepared for during their interview.
One of the most important things to remember is not being afraid or intimidated by these questions. It’s an opportunity for you to show your skills and experience in a way that will impress potential employers – especially when they know how much time and effort went into preparing for their interview!
To answer front end developer interview questions, make sure you list all relevant coding languages (CSS, HTML) and any others specific to front-end design or development. For example, it may also include JavaScript frameworks such as AngularJS or ReactJS. Keep in mind what technologies are commonly used within the industry so you can demonstrate why you’re qualified.
Front-end developers need to understand basic web design principles and how to create a website structure. You may be asked what your process is for creating wireframes or mockups, so make sure you understand the tools that are used, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Visio etc.
An important part of being a front-end developer is to stay up-to-date with new technology. Ask yourself – do I research current industry trends? Do I read articles on programming languages or frameworks in my free time? Can I name any recent updates to commonly used technologies? If not, it might mean you’re missing out on crucial information about leading-edge advancements within this field.
There are many different types of testing involved when developing an application. The following list provides some examples of the types of tests a front-end developer may be responsible for: Unit testing, Integration testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Regression testing. Some interviewers will give you examples and ask which type is most important or how they are used in conjunction with each other.
The user interface is what your application’s users see – think about it as the entire experience from start to finish that a person has when using an app or website. It includes things such as colors, fonts, styles, graphics etc. When preparing for this question, make sure you have some knowledge of common UI principles, including responsive design vs adaptive design, flat versus skeuomorphic interfaces.