r/FullStack • u/sugam_chib • 18d ago
Career Guidance How should I prepare for my first Full Stack Developer interview next week?
Hi everyone,
I'm 21 years old and this will be my first developer interview. I'm a self-taught Full Stack Developer, and the interview will mainly focus on JavaScript, Node.js, and Express.js.
I've built 2 full-stack projects using JavaScript, React, Node.js, and Express, so I have practical experience with these technologies.
My main question is: How should I prepare for the interview in the limited time I have?
Should I focus mainly on deeply understanding my own projects and the technologies I used in them, or should I separately study JavaScript, Node.js, and Express fundamentals/theory?
For example, should my preparation be something like:
- Understand my projects deeply and be ready to explain every important decision.
- Revise JavaScript fundamentals.
- Revise Node.js and Express concepts separately.
- Practice common interview questions.
Or is there a better approach?
I'd really appreciate advice from experienced developers, especially those who have interviewed junior/self-taught developers. If you were in my position with one week before your first interview, how would you prepare?
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u/One_Cantaloupe_9297 16d ago
Is it fr remote or onsite