Introduction:
JavaScript is one of the most widely-used programming languages in the world, especially in web
development. Its versatility, ease of use, and powerful frameworks have made it a fundamental skill for
developers. As such, proficiency in JavaScript is often a critical requirement for technical interviews in
many tech companies.
This document is designed to help you prepare effectively for JavaScript interviews. It includes a wide
range of questions that cover various aspects of JavaScript. This document provides you with a
comprehensive list of common JavaScript interview questions and answers that often come up in
interviews.
JavaScript Interview Questions:
Question 1: What do you understand about JavaScript?
JavaScript is a popular web scripting language and is used for client-side and server-side development.
The JavaScript code can be inserted into HTML pages that can be understood and executed by web
browsers while also supporting object-oriented programming abilities.
Question 2: What’s the difference between JavaScript and Java?
JavaScript:
1) JavaScript is an object-oriented scripting language.
2) JavaScript applications are meant to run inside a web browser.
3) JavaScript does not need compilation before running the application code.
Java:
1) Java is an object-oriented programming language.
2) Java applications are generally made for use in operating systems and virtual machines.
3) Java source code needs a compiler before it can be ready to run in realtime.
Question 3: What are the various data types that exist in JavaScript?
These are the different types of data that JavaScript supports:
,Boolean - For true and false values
Null - For empty or unknown values
Undefined - For variables that are only declared and not defined or initialized
Number - For integer and floating-point numbers
String - For characters and alphanumeric values
Object - For collections or complex values
Symbols - For unique identifiers for objects
Question 4: What are the features of JavaScript?
These are the features of JavaScript:
Lightweight, interpreted programming language
Cross-platform compatible
Open-source
Object-oriented
Integration with other backend and frontend technologies
Used especially for the development of network-based applications
Question 5: What are the advantages of JavaScript over other web
technologies?
These are the advantages of JavaScript:
Enhanced Interaction
JavaScript adds interaction to otherwise static web pages and makes them react to users’ inputs.
Quick Feedback
There is no need for a web page to reload when running JavaScript. For example, form input validation.
Rich User Interface
JavaScript helps in making the UI of web applications look and feel much better.
, Frameworks
JavaScript has countless frameworks and libraries that are extensively used for developing web
applications and games of all kinds.
Question 6: How do you create an object in JavaScript?
Since JavaScript is essentially an object-oriented scripting language, it supports and encourages the
usage of objects while developing web applications.
const student = {
name: 'Atif',
age: 20
}
Question 7: How do you create an array in JavaScript?
Here is a very simple way of creating arrays in JavaScript using the array literal:
var a = [];
var b = [‘a’, ‘b’, ‘c’, ‘d’, ‘e’];
Question 8: What are some of the built-in methods in JavaScript?
Built-in-functions and their values:
Date()
Returns the present date and time
concat()
Joins two strings and returns the new string
push()
Adds an item to an array
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