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Backend Interview Cheatsheet PHP CodeIgniter

This document is a cheatsheet for backend developer interviews focusing on PHP and CodeIgniter. It covers core PHP concepts, CodeIgniter essentials, MySQL and database design, RESTful APIs, tools and debugging, and behavioral questions. Each section includes key topics and sample questions to prepare candidates for interviews.

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Backend Interview Cheatsheet PHP CodeIgniter

This document is a cheatsheet for backend developer interviews focusing on PHP and CodeIgniter. It covers core PHP concepts, CodeIgniter essentials, MySQL and database design, RESTful APIs, tools and debugging, and behavioral questions. Each section includes key topics and sample questions to prepare candidates for interviews.

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Muhammad Irfan
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Backend Developer Interview Cheatsheet (PHP/CodeIgniter)

1. Core PHP Concepts

- Data types, arrays, loops, functions, OOP (inheritance, traits, interfaces)

- Superglobals ($_POST, $_GET, $_SESSION)

- File handling, error handling, include vs require

Sample Questions:

* What is the difference between include and require?

* How does PHP manage sessions?

2. CodeIgniter Essentials

- MVC Architecture: Model, View, Controller separation

- Routing, URI segments, base_url()

- Using Libraries and Helpers (form, url, etc.)

- CSRF & XSS protection, Form Validation

Sample Questions:

* How do you load a model and use it in a controller?

* How does routing work in CI?

3. MySQL and Database Design

- CRUD operations, JOINs, indexing, normalization

- Query optimization and database relationships

Sample Questions:

* Write a query to fetch top 5 users by purchases.

* Difference between INNER JOIN and LEFT JOIN?

4. RESTful APIs

- HTTP methods: GET, POST, PUT, DELETE

- Status codes: 200, 201, 400, 401, 403, 500

- JWT/Auth, Postman testing

Sample Questions:
Backend Developer Interview Cheatsheet (PHP/CodeIgniter)

* What's the difference between PUT and PATCH?

* How do you secure APIs in CI?

5. Tools & Debugging

- Git & GitHub version control

- Postman for API testing

- Docker basics, VS Code extensions

Sample Questions:

* How do you handle Git merge conflicts?

* How do you debug slow-performing queries?

6. Behavioral Questions

- Talk about project experiences (Prohomez, RS Travel, Tech Destination)

- Discuss problem-solving, teamwork, and deadlines

Sample Questions:

* Tell us about a bug you fixed and how.

* Describe your experience with REST API integration.

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