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Front-End Web Developers help to create and develop front-end web-based solutions. They often use various codes such as HTML and JavaScript. Front-end web developer candidates should have a computer science educational background and demonstrated hands-on experience in a development role.

When interviewing a front-end web developer, it is important to identify their knowledge of code, web development, and tech skills. In addition, they should be able to write code from scratch in languages such as HTML and JavaScript, debug code and demonstrate knowledge of testing and implementing web products. It’s usually useful to conduct a coding test as part of the interview process for this type of role.

Role Specific Questions

What do you enjoy about using JavaScript?
What are the key features of the new HTML5?
How would you sort basic algorithms?
What is modeling? What approach would you take to modeling?
Why is HTML5 API history essential for single-page applications?
What storage options do up-to-date and modern browsers offer?
Can you provide an overview of the basic push web technologies available now?
Do you think objects in JavaScript are passed by reference or value?
What is Doctype for? And how is it useful?
In what way is responsive design different from adaptive design? Explain the differences.

Behavioral Questions

When faced with a single application problem, what would you do to resolve it?
What steps do you take to further your knowledge about new and emerging technology and applications?
What is your biggest project achievement so far? What did you enjoy about it?

Conclusion

Most Front-end Web Developers will be able to provide comprehensive answers and demonstrate in-depth knowledge of these subject matter questions. Look for answers using the star method, and identify where persons are using specific examples from their previous roles/experience to demonstrate their working knowledge.

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