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Web Development intern

GradUp

2 rounds | 7 Coding problems

Anonymous

Fresher | Nov 2023

Selected

Interview preparation journey

Application story

I applied for the GradUp internship through LinkedIn after seeing their job posting. The selection process consisted of two rounds. The first round was an MCQ test covering React.js, JavaScript, and Node.js. After clearing it, I had a technical interview with the founder, Tanmay Raj Sir, where I discussed my project along with React.js and Node.js concepts. The process was smooth and tested both my theoretical knowledge and practical problem-solving skills.

Preparation

Duration: 0.5 month

Topics: React.js, JavaScript, Node.js, Express.js

Tip

Tip 1: Stay Updated & Practice Consistently.
Tip 2: Master the Fundamentals First.
Tip 3: Build Real-World Projects.

Application process

Where: Linkedin

Eligibility: No criteria (Stipend = 8k/month)

Resume tip

Tip 1: Keep It Clear & Concise
Tip 2: Highlight Key Skills & Projects

Interview rounds

Round

Medium

Online Coding Interview

Duration30 minutes

Interview date14 Nov 2023

Coding problem5

In the first round of the interview, I faced an MCQ-based test covering React.js, JavaScript, and Node.js.
This round consisted of 20 MCQ questions.

1. Core React, JavaScript & Node.js Concepts

The questions focused on React hooks, lifecycle methods, the virtual DOM, event handling, closures, promises, async/await, and Node.js modules.

They tested core concepts, best practices, and debugging scenarios, requiring both theoretical knowledge and practical application.

2. JavaScript based

Which hook is used to manage state in a functional component? (Learn)
Which method is used to convert a string into a number in JavaScript? (Learn)

3. React based

What does the Virtual DOM do in React? (Learn)

4. JavaScript based

What will be the output of console.log(typeof NaN);?

5. Node.js Based

Which module is used to create a web server in Node.js? (Learn)
What does "npm" stand for?

Round

Medium

Online Coding Interview

Duration40 minutes

Interview date16 Nov 2023

Coding problem2

1. React based

How does your project handle state management in React?
How does the virtual DOM improve performance in React? (Learn)
What is the React Context API, and when should you use it? (Learn)
What are React hooks? Explain useState and useEffect. (Learn)

2. Node.js based

How does your project's backend (Node.js) interact with the frontend (React.js)?
What is the Event Loop in Node.js? (Learn)
How does Node.js handle asynchronous operations?