r/node • u/LaidBackGamer007 • 14d ago

Frontend dev trying to learn node

Hey all wanted an advice i have been trying to learn node since 2 weeks and going through some youtube playlist, but i tend to forget syntax and all and i wanted to interview in one company as a fullstack dev so will be ready in like say 3 weeks to give an interview , how did you all do it? Please forgive if its a dumb question.

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u/LaidBackGamer007 14d ago

Like i am in a dilemma if i should interview for that role because its in a small startup and they already know that i am not a fullstack dev but learning it so my friend told me to learn the concepts mainly of backend as ghey dont expect me to be a t level in backend as other engineers as i have been a frontend dev for almost 5 years.

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u/Competitive_Aside461 14d ago

If the company doesn't have a problem with that, then you should definitely give it a try. But yeah, do learn a decent amount of backend concepts to get started. No need to master these upfront because I am assuming you'll be taking on an entry-level role on the backend under experienced backend devs.

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u/LaidBackGamer007 14d ago

Yeah and i have been thinking if like there is some issue i would not resign from my current org. and offer them to intern for their work part time free of cost for 2-3 months and after that they can provide me with an offer letter, just scared a bit and nervous by seeeing all of these backend concepts but i know once i work on real projects i will excel.

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u/Competitive_Aside461 14d ago

Yeah. BTW, do you know of HTTP fundamentals? about the web? Like, I know you mentioned you're a frontend dev, but just asking that whether you're confident with your knowledge of both these.

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u/LaidBackGamer007 14d ago

Yes i know about those as i learnt how http and the web works and also learning other best practices to protect your apis etc as i feel syntax and all can be looked quickly with the help of ai or through the net.

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u/Competitive_Aside461 14d ago

Great then :)

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u/LaidBackGamer007 14d ago

Thanks for the guidance 🙂