THE COMPLETE
REACTJS
FRONTEND
INTERVIEW GUIDE
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01 ReactJs Questions
What’s new in React 19, and how does it enhance concurrent
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rendering?
Explain how the React Compiler automatically optimizes hooks and re-
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renders.
How do Server Actions differ from traditional REST or GraphQL data
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fetching?
4 Explain Transition APIs and how they improve UI responsiveness.
5 How does React Suspense simplify async rendering and data loading?
What is the use() hook, and how does it integrate async behavior in
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components?
Describe the difference between Server Components and Client
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Components.
8 How do error boundaries and [Link] work together in React 19?
How does React handle automatic batching and why is it critical for
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scalability?
What’s the future of React Server Components in large-scale web
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apps?
02 Performance &
Optimization Questions
1 What are Web Workers, and how do they improve app responsiveness?
2 How do you offload CPU-heavy computations in React using Workers?
What’s the difference between Dedicated, Shared, and Service
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Workers?
4 How does OffscreenCanvas improve visual rendering performance?
5 When would you use WebAssembly (WASM) in frontend optimization?
6 How do you profile React performance using React DevTools Profiler?
7 How do you reduce bundle size using code-splitting and tree shaking?
What’s the purpose of [Link] and useMemo for performance
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tuning?
9 How do you prevent unnecessary re-renders in React components?
How do you implement lazy hydration for faster Time to Interactive
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(TTI)?
03 Frontend System Design
Questions
1 How do you design a scalable React microfrontend architecture?
How do you build and manage a shared design system across multiple
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apps?
What’s your strategy for global state management (Redux vs Zustand
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vs Context)?
4 How would you structure a monorepo for multiple React applications?
5 How do you implement CI/CD pipelines for frontend deployments?
How do you ensure accessibility (a11y) compliance in large React
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apps?
7 What is your approach to feature flags and A/B testing in React?
8 How would you design a progressive web app (PWA) using React?
What’s your approach for optimistic UI updates in React Query or
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SWR?
How do you ensure observability and error tracking in production
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React apps?
04 ReactJS Frontend Coding
Challenges
1 Build a debounce + throttle utility and integrate it with a search bar.
2 Create a custom useFetch hook with retry, cancel, and loading states.
3 Build a drag-and-drop Kanban board using React DnD.
4 Implement infinite scrolling using the Intersection Observer API.
5 Design a responsive Masonry layout with pure CSS Grid and React.
Create skeleton screens and lazy loading for image-heavy
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components.
7 Build a dark/light theme switcher using Context API.
8 Implement a modal manager system using React Portals.
9 Develop a real-time chat interface using WebSockets or Firebase.
Implement a multi-file uploader with drag, preview, and progress
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tracking.
05 JavaScript / Browser
Internals Questions
Explain structured cloning and its role in data transfer for Web
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Workers.
What’s the difference between microtasks and macrotasks in JS event
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loop?
3 How does the call stack, heap, and queue work in modern browsers?
4 Explain how memory leaks occur in React apps and how to fix them.
5 How does import maps change module resolution in browsers?
Explain shadow DOM and its relevance in modern component
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architectures.
7 How do service workers handle caching and offline states?
8 What are performance APIs (Navigation, Paint, Long Tasks) used for?
How do event delegation and propagation affect React’s synthetic
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events?
10 How does concurrent rendering interact with the browser event loop?
06 React Architecture
Questions
1 How do you architect a modular React monolith for large-scale apps?
2 Explain feature-based folder structures for maintainability.
How do you ensure isolation in microfrontends with shared
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dependencies?
What are component composition patterns, and how do they differ
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from HOCs?
5 Explain Container-Presenter pattern — when is it useful?
6 How would you migrate a legacy React app to TypeScript safely?
7 How do you structure design systems (Figma → React) for scalability?
8 How do you handle API versioning in frontend codebases?
9 How do you design for offline-first experiences in React?
When should you use context modules vs global state libraries
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(Zustand/Recoil)?
07 Performance & Debugging
Deep Dives
1 How do you diagnose memory leaks in a React SPA?
How do you use React Profiler and Chrome Performance tools
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together?
3 How do you debug re-render chains caused by prop changes?
4 How do you optimize React’s reconciliation for large lists?
5 How do you fix slow hydration in SSR apps?
6 How do you optimize Lighthouse metrics (TTFB, FCP, TTI)?
7 How do you manage code-splitting at route and component levels?
8 How do you detect network waterfall issues in React?
9 What’s your method for stale closures in async functions?
10 How do you prevent unnecessary state updates with custom hooks?
08 Fullstack & Integration
Awareness
How do you design React apps that consume GraphQL / REST / gRPC
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efficiently?
How do you architect API caching layers using service workers or
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IndexedDB?
3 How do you handle JWT refresh flow securely in SPAs?
4 Explain API error handling frameworks you’ve designed.
5 How do you structure a Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) for React apps?
How do you implement CI/CD pipelines for production-grade React
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apps?
7 How do you handle feature rollout with canary deployments?
8 How do you monitor frontend errors (Sentry, Datadog)?
How do you ensure data consistency across distributed frontend
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services?
10 What’s your view on server-driven UI (SDUI) in React ecosystems?
09 Security, Accessibility &
Best Practices
1 How do you prevent XSS, CSRF, and clickjacking in React apps?
2 How do you implement Content Security Policy (CSP)?
3 How do you sanitize user input in React forms?
4 What tools do you use for accessibility testing (axe, Lighthouse)?
5 How do you ensure keyboard and screen-reader compatibility?
6 How do you handle sensitive data in frontend securely?
7 How do you implement error masking in production?
8 How do you manage session timeouts gracefully?
9 How do you secure cookies and auth tokens?
10 How do you apply OWASP Top 10 principles in frontend apps?
10 Behavioral & Leadership
Questions
1 How do you mentor junior developers on frontend best practices?
2 How do you lead architecture reviews effectively?
3 How do you balance tech debt vs delivery in sprints?
4 How do you define and enforce coding standards across teams?
5 How do you collaborate with design and product teams?
How do you communicate frontend performance metrics to non-
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engineers?
7 How do you introduce new libraries or frameworks safely?
8 How do you prioritize refactors in large systems?
9 What’s your strategy for feature flag rollbacks?
10 How do you balance innovation vs consistency in frontend systems?
