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Senior Backend NodeJS Interview Questions

The document outlines a comprehensive list of interview questions for a Senior Backend Developer specializing in Node.js, covering core concepts, API design, authentication, database management, performance optimization, testing, architecture, and deployment. It addresses technical aspects such as the Node.js event loop, RESTful API principles, security measures, and DevOps practices. The questions are designed to assess both theoretical knowledge and practical skills relevant to Node.js development.

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Senior Backend NodeJS Interview Questions

The document outlines a comprehensive list of interview questions for a Senior Backend Developer specializing in Node.js, covering core concepts, API design, authentication, database management, performance optimization, testing, architecture, and deployment. It addresses technical aspects such as the Node.js event loop, RESTful API principles, security measures, and DevOps practices. The questions are designed to assess both theoretical knowledge and practical skills relevant to Node.js development.

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Senior Backend Developer (Node.

js) Interview Questions

Core Node.js Concepts

- Explain the Node.js event loop and how it works.


- What is the difference between process.nextTick(), setImmediate(), and setTimeout()?
- How does Node.js handle asynchronous operations?
- What is the role of the libuv library in Node.js?
- Explain the difference between CommonJS and ES Modules in Node.js.
- What is clustering in Node.js and when should you use it?

API Design & RESTful Services

- How do you design scalable RESTful APIs?


- What are the key principles of REST architecture?
- How do you handle API versioning?
- How would you implement rate limiting in an API?
- Explain the importance of idempotency in HTTP methods.

Authentication & Security

- How do you implement authentication and authorization in Node.js?


- What is the difference between JWT and session-based authentication?
- How do you protect Node.js apps from common security threats (e.g., XSS, CSRF, SQL injection)?
- What is helmet.js and how does it improve security?
- How do you securely store and manage API keys and secrets?

Database & Data Management

- Compare SQL and NoSQL databases. When would you use each?
- How do you handle transactions in MongoDB or PostgreSQL with Node.js?
- What are ORMs and when should you use them (e.g., Sequelize, TypeORM)?
- How do you implement caching in a Node.js application?
- How do you handle database migrations and schema versioning?

Performance & Optimization

- What tools do you use for profiling and monitoring Node.js applications?
- How do you handle memory leaks in Node.js?

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Senior Backend Developer (Node.js) Interview Questions

- What is backpressure in streams and how do you manage it?


- Explain the use of load balancers with Node.js applications.
- How would you optimize response times for high-traffic APIs?

Testing & CI/CD

- What are the best practices for unit and integration testing in Node.js?
- Which testing frameworks do you use (e.g., Mocha, Jest, Supertest)?
- How do you mock external APIs in tests?
- How do you set up a CI/CD pipeline for a Node.js backend?
- What strategies do you use for database testing?

Architecture & System Design

- How would you design a scalable microservices architecture with Node.js?


- What are the benefits and drawbacks of monolith vs microservices?
- How do you manage service-to-service communication (e.g., gRPC, REST, message queues)?
- What is your approach to designing a logging and monitoring strategy?
- How do you ensure fault tolerance and high availability?

DevOps & Deployment

- How do you containerize a Node.js app using Docker?


- What is your approach to environment configuration and secrets management?
- How do you use PM2 for process management?
- How do you deploy Node.js applications on cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)?
- What is blue-green deployment and how do you implement it?

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