Cracking the Frontend Coding Interview
Published by Pearson
Ace Your Frontend Interview, and Land Your Dream Job!
- Comprehensive coverage of every aspect of the frontend engineering interview process
- In-depth technical coverage of important frontend technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript that will serve you well in interviews and on the job
- Problem-solving techniques and strategies that can help you approach difficult interview questions with confidence and ease
This comprehensive course is designed to help you prepare for frontend engineer interviews by covering every aspect of the process. Whether you're new to interviewing or looking to improve your skills, Meta frontend engineer Aashima Ahuja guides you through the entire process, from applying and building resumes and cover letters to discussing the interview rounds for a frontend engineer.
One of the biggest challenges in preparing for a frontend interview is knowing what to focus on. Our course addresses this by providing in-depth coverage of all the important topics for HTML, CSS, and Javascript that you need to know for your interviews. We've also included a range of problem-solving exercises to help you sharpen your skills.
In addition to technical topics, we'll also cover important interview skills, such as how to approach questions in the interview, how to manage nervousness, and how to handle situations when you don't know the answer.
By the end of this course, you'll have the tools and knowledge you need to excel in frontend interviews and land your dream job.
What you’ll learn and how you can apply it
- How to effectively apply for frontend engineer jobs
- How to craft a compelling resume and cover letter using templates that are tailored specifically for frontend engineering roles
- The entire frontend engineer interview process, including different interview rounds like coding assignments and system design
- A comprehensive preparation strategy for frontend coding interviews, including common question types and best practices for answering them
- In-depth coverage of important HTML, CSS, and JavaScript topics that are commonly tested in frontend engineer interviews
And you’ll be able to:
- Apply for frontend engineering roles with confidence, armed with a strong understanding of the interview process and the skills needed to succeed
- Create a compelling resume and cover letter that showcases your frontend engineering experience and expertise, increasing your chances of getting noticed by hiring managers
- Demonstrate your proficiency in important frontend technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript by confidently answering interview questions and completing coding assignments
- Use problem-solving techniques and strategies to approach difficult interview questions with confidence, making you a more competitive candidate and increasing your chances of landing your dream job
This live event is for you because...
- You're a frontend engineer looking to improve your interview skills
- You're someone who's just starting out in the field and wants to learn more about the interview process
- You want to learn about important topics and problem-solving techniques that are critical to succeeding in frontend engineering interviews
Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Course Set-up
- Download and setup your favorite IDE like Visual Studio Code:
Recommended Preparation
- Watch: Front-End Master Class by Shaun Wassell
Recommended Follow-up
- Attend: React the Right Way by Aashima Ahuja
Schedule
The time frames are only estimates and may vary according to how the class is progressing.
Segment 1: Applying for Jobs (45 minutes)
Applying for frontend jobs (10 minutes)
- LinkedIn jobs
- Referrals
- Career websites
- Job fairs
Templates (10 minutes)
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Motivation letter
Interview Process (10 minutes)
- Recruiter call
- Technical interviews (coding round, coding assignment)
- System design
- Behavior round
- Bar Raiser
Q&A (5 minutes)
Break (10 minutes)
Segment 2: Sharpen Your HTML & CSS Skills (75 minutes)
HTML (30 minutes)
- HTML5 tags
- APIs
- Web workers
- Web storage (session storage, local storage )
- Web cache
- History api
CSS (30 minutes)
- Flexbox
- Grid
- CSS positioning
- CSS variables
- Activity/Demo: Center a div
Q&A (5 minutes)
Break (10 minutes)
Segment 3: Preparing for JS Coding Round (90 minutes)
Javascript Concepts (35 minutes)
- Scopes
- Closures
- Debounce, throttle, rate limiter
- Map, filter, reduce
- Exercise - arrays
Asynchronous JS (35 minutes)
- Event loop
- SetTimeout
- Promises
- Exercises - Exercise on setTimeout and promises
Q&A (5 minutes)
Break (10 minutes)
Segment 4: Overcoming Fears and Problem Solving (20 minutes)
- Overcoming fears
- Problem solving techniques
- How to tackle situations when you don’t know the answer
Course wrap-up (10 minutes)
Your Instructor
Aashima Ahuja
Aashima Ahuja is a front-end engineer and a content creator. She has a passion for teaching front end. She has taken several trainings all over the world and is an active conference speaker. She has a bachelor's degree in Computer Science and has experience working in Big Tech companies.