React Interview Guide : Learn All You Need to Know to Ace Any React Interview and Land Your Dream Job / Sudheer Jonna and Andrew Baisden.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jonna, Sudheer, author.

Baisden, Andrew, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

React (Electronic resource).

Software engineering--Vocational guidance.

Software engineering.

Web site development.

Web applications--Computer programs.

Web applications.

Employment interviewing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (346 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Birmingham, England : Packt Publishing Ltd., [2023]

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Biography/History:

Jonna Sudheer: Sudheer Jonna, hailing from Nellore, India, is a seasoned lead software developer currently based in Singapore. With expertise in Java and JavaScript, he specializes in architecting and developing large-scale applications, prioritizing robust architectures and high performance. Sudheer's comprehensive knowledge spans Single Page Applications (ReactJS/VueJS/Angular), backend API development, SQL, and containerization, enabling him to assist developers in advancing their careers. Besides his professional role, Sudheer is a published author, speaker, trainer, blogger, and an active member of public forums. Baisden Andrew: Andrew Baisden, born and raised in London, England, is an accomplished Software Developer, Content Creator, and Technical Writer. Proficient in JavaScript and React, Andrew excels in developing user-friendly and captivating applications. His versatility extends to Python and C#, enhancing his reputation as a well-rounded programmer. Andrew's talent for simplifying complex concepts has made him a sought-after technical writer. Alongside his professional achievements, Andrew has a significant online presence, amassing a combined following of over 20, 000 on various social media platforms, accessible through his Linktree profile.

Summary:

Build your confidence in tackling React job interviews with this comprehensive guide covering a wide range of React ecosystem questions the latest advancements in React Key Features Boost your interview success by mastering React interview strategies Quickly acquaint yourself with the latest React features Benefit from expert guidance for preparing to tackle any React interview question confidently Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book Description Are you struggling with React job interviews, feeling hindered by the lack of knowledge or confidence? Look no further than the React Interview Guide. Complete with the latest features of the React library, this comprehensive solution will assist you in taking a definitive step forward in your career as a React developer. This book systematically covers frequently asked questions and common edge cases encountered in React interviews. It goes beyond React to encompass other essential technologies in the React ecosystem, including routing, CSS, testing, and building Next.js apps. You'll benefit from invaluable expert guidance, enabling you to address a wide range of React ecosystem questions swiftly as this book prioritizes interview readiness, sparing you the need to dwell excessively on individual topics before technical discussions. By the end of this book, you'll be thoroughly equipped to excel in any React interview, giving you an edge over your peers and significantly increasing your chances of securing your dream job. What you will learn Discover contemporary strategies to make your profile shine in a competitive marketplace Access diverse interview questions, from basic to advanced, to land a React developer job Master React's latest features, performance optimization, and debugging techniques step by step Grasp techniques and tips to cover crucial skills for the React developer role Understand various frameworks and libraries to prepare to answer any React interview question Build fully fledged React-based applications to ace coding assignments Who this book is for This book will aid individuals preparing for React job interviews as well as seasoned developers looking to expand their React knowledge. A basic understanding of fundamental web development concepts and technologies, such as HTML, JavaScript, and CSS is necessary to get started.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright and Credits

Contributors

Table of Contents

Preface

Part 1: Getting Ready for Interviews

Chapter 1: Bracing Yourself for Interview Preparation

Preparing your resume and cover letter

Differentiating between a resume and a cover letter

The significance of having an excellent resume and cover letter

Exploring types of resumes

Key elements of a good resume

Key elements of a good cover letter

Examining job descriptions

Identifying key skills and accomplishments

Common resume mistakes to avoid

Researching the company

Common cover letter mistakes to avoid

Building your GitHub profile or website portfolio

Benefits of building a GitHub profile or website portfolio for finding work

How to make your GitHub profile or website portfolio stand out from the rest

What kind of content you should include in your portfolio

Examples of innovative portfolio pieces and how they can help you land a job

Pros and cons of using a third-party portfolio building website versus DIY

Finding jobs to apply for

Understanding your career goals and targeting specific job postings

Utilizing job boards to search for relevant opportunities

Networking offline and online

Researching companies and learning about their current job openings

Using online resources such as Indeed to research salaries and more

Understanding the role of meetups and referrals

What meetups are and why they are important for job seekers

Tips on how to find the right meetup group for you

Benefits of attending meetups

How to get the most out of a meetup

The importance of referrals in getting a job

Tips on how to get referrals

Exploring interview tips

Preparing for a potential technical interview

Practicing your questions and answers.

Dressing appropriately

Being confident

Following up after the interview

Summary

Part 2: Mastering the Core React Technical Interview

Chapter 2: Understanding ReactJS Fundamentals and Its Features

Prerequisites to ReactJS

Introduction to ReactJS

What is React?

What are the reasons for choosing React for programming?

What are the major features of React?

Understanding JSX

What is JSX?

Why can't browsers understand JSX?

What are the advantages of JSX?

Building views with elements and components

What are components?

What are the different ways to create components?

What is the difference between an element and a component?

What are pure components?

What is a higher-order component?

What are fragments and where do you use them?

Controlling component data using props and state

What are props in React?

Can you describe state in React?

What are the main differences between props and state?

How does React batch multiple state updates?

Can you prevent automatic batching?

How do you update objects inside the state?

How do you update nested state objects?

Understanding the importance of key props

What is a key prop and what is the purpose of it?

Learning about event handling

What are synthetic events?

How do you differentiate between React event handling and HTML event handling?

How do you bind event handlers in class components?

Understanding virtual DOM

What is virtual DOM?

How does virtual DOM work?

What is Shadow DOM?

What is the difference between Real DOM, virtual DOM, and Shadow DOM?

What is React Fiber?

Data flow and communication in React applications

Can you describe unidirectional data flow in React?

What are the advantages of unidirectional data flow?

How do you access DOM?

What are refs? How do you create refs?.

What is the main purpose of refs?

How do you compare refs with state?

What are forward refs?

Managing state globally using the context API

What is prop drilling?

Can you describe context?

What is the purpose of context?

Understanding the server-side rendering technique

What is server-side rendering?

What is the main difference between server-side rendering and client-side rendering?

When do you need to use server-side rendering?

Chapter 3: Hooks: Bring State and Other Features into Function Components

Introduction to Hooks and their purpose

What are Hooks?

What is the motivation behind Hooks?

Can you describe the rules of Hook usage?

Can I use Hooks inside class components?

Local state management using Hooks

What is the useState Hook?

Is it always recommended to use an updater function?

What is a useReducer Hook? How do you use it?

When should you use the useReducer Hook over the useState Hook?

Global state management using Hooks

How do you override context for a specific part of the component tree?

What would the context value be for no matching provider?

Performing side effects in React applications

How do reactive dependencies impact the logic inside the useEffect Hook?

How often are setup and cleanup functions invoked inside the useEffect Hook?

When should you remove an object or a function from dependencies?

What is the useLayoutEffect Hook? How does it work?

Optimizing the application performance

What is memoization? How can it be implemented in React?

Can you describe the useMemo() Hook?

What are the possible use cases of the useMemo() Hook?

What are common mistakes with the usage of useMemo? How do you rectify them?

When should you use the useCallback Hook instead of the useMemo Hook?

Accessing DOM nodes using ref Hooks.

How do you avoid recreating the Ref contents?

Is it possible to access a ref in the render method?

How do you expose a subset of methods from a ref instance?

Learning about popular third-party Hooks

What is the useImmer Hook? What is its purpose?

Building your own Hooks

What are custom Hooks? How do you create them?

What are the benefits of custom Hooks?

Should you still consider using render props and HOCs?

Do you recommend moving effects into custom Hooks?

Troubleshooting and debugging Hooks

How do you debug custom Hooks?

Chapter 4: Handling Routing and Internationalization

Technical requirements

Navigating screens and an introduction to React Router

What is the purpose of the React Router library?

How does navigating between screens work in React Router?

Routes, types of routes, and links

What types of routes can we use?

How do you create a route and a link?

Adding routes

Accessing URL parameters

Nesting routes

Dynamic routes

Error pages

Internationalization and localization

What is internationalization?

What is localization?

Adding translations and formatted messages

What are translations?

What are formatted messages?

Passing arguments and placeholders

How do we pass arguments?

How do we use placeholders?

Chapter 5: Advanced Concepts of ReactJS

Exploring portals

What are portals? How do you create them?

What are the common use cases of portals?

How does event bubbling work inside portals?

What accessibility precautions are taken care of in portals?

Understanding error boundaries

What are error boundaries?

Is it possible to create an error boundary as a function component?

When do error boundaries not work?

Managing asynchronous actions with the Suspense API.

What is the Suspense API? How do you use it?

Can I use the suspense component for any kind of data fetching?

How do you prevent unnecessary fallbacks during an update?

Optimizing rendering performance using concurrent rendering

How do you enable concurrent rendering in React?

Debugging React applications with the Profiler API

How do you measure rendering performance?

Strict mode

How do you enable strict mode?

Can you describe the list of development-only checks enabled by strict mode?

What functions are called twice in the double rendering process of strict mode?

Static type checking

What are the benefits of static type checking?

How do you implement static type checking in React applications?

React in mobile environments and its features

What is React Native?

What are the differences between React and React Native?

Can you describe the React Native architecture based on the threading model?

How do you perform navigations in React Native?

What are the benefits of the new architecture?

What is view flattening?

Part 3: Going Beyond React and Advanced Topics

Chapter 6: Redux: The Best State Management Solution

Understanding the Flux pattern and Redux

What is the Flux pattern? Can you explain the data flow?

What are the advantages of Flux?

How do you differentiate Flux from MVC?

What is Redux?

What are the differences between Flux and Redux?

When do you need to use Redux?

Core principles of Redux, components, and APIs

What are the core principles of Redux?

How does Redux work? What are the main components of Redux?

Can I use Redux with non-React UI libraries?

What are the rules followed by reducers?

What is the difference between the mapStateToProps() and mapDispatchToProps() methods?

What is a store enhancer?.

Redux middleware - Saga and Thunk.

Notes:

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781803245096

1803245093

OCLC:

1406407960