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1. What is a Component?
A component is a reusable building block in React that returns JSX.
2. Functional Components
Simple functions that accept props and return JSX.
3. Class Components
Older style components with state and lifecycle methods.
4. Props and State
Props are inputs. State is internal and can change over time.
5. Best Practices
Keep components small, modular, and reusable for maintainable code.
1. let and const
Use let for variables that change and const for constants.
2. Arrow Functions
Concise syntax for functions. Example: const sum = (a,b) => a + b;
3. Template Literals
Use backticks for string interpolation. Example: `Hello, ${name}!`
4. Destructuring
Extract values from arrays or objects easily.
5. Default Parameters
Set default values for function parameters to avoid undefined errors.
1. State Basics
State holds data that changes over time within a component.
2. Using Props
Props pass data from parent to child components.
3. Controlled vs Uncontrolled Components
Learn the difference for managing input fields.
4. Lifting State
Pass state up to parent components when needed.
5. Best Practices
Keep state minimal and only store what is necessary.
1. Understanding Promises
Promises represent async operations and their eventual results.
2. Using async/await
Simplify promise handling with async/await syntax.
3. Error Handling
Use try/catch blocks to handle errors gracefully.
4. Chaining Async Calls
Execute dependent async operations sequentially for clarity.
5. Best Practices
Always handle errors and keep async code readable.
1. Flex Container
Define a container with display: flex to start using Flexbox.
2. Flex Direction
Control row or column layouts with flex-direction.
3. Justify Content
Align items horizontally using justify-content.
4. Align Items
Align items vertically using align-items.
5. Flex Wrap
Control whether items wrap to the next line or stay in one row.
1. Grid Container
Define a container with display: grid.
2. Grid Template Columns
Control column widths with grid-template-columns.
3. Grid Template Rows
Control row heights with grid-template-rows.
4. Grid Gap
Add spacing between rows and columns.
5. Grid Areas
Use named grid areas for easier layout management.
1. Organize Your Workspace
Keep files, folders, and tools well-organized.
2. Use IDE Extensions
Leverage extensions to speed up coding.
3. Automate Repetitive Tasks
Create scripts or snippets for routine code.
4. Keyboard Shortcuts
Learn and use shortcuts in your IDE.
5. Take Breaks
Short breaks improve focus and prevent burnout.
1. Use Console Logs
Log variables to track and identify issues.
2. Breakpoints
Set breakpoints in the browser debugger to pause code execution.
3. Inspect Elements
Use DevTools to examine DOM elements and event listeners.
4. Network Debugging
Monitor API calls and network responses.
5. Best Practices
Reproduce bugs consistently and isolate the cause systematically.
1. Git Basics
Initialize repos, commit changes, and track history with Git.
2. Branching
Create branches for new features or bug fixes.
3. Merging
Combine code changes from different branches safely.
4. Pull Requests
Collaborate on GitHub and request reviews.
5. Best Practices
Commit often, write meaningful messages, and keep repos clean.
1. What is an API?
An API allows communication between software systems.
2. REST Principles
Use stateless, cacheable, and uniform interface principles.
3. Endpoints
Define URLs for resources and actions.
4. HTTP Methods
GET, POST, PUT, DELETE correspond to read, create, update, and delete operations.
5. Best Practices
Document endpoints, handle errors, and secure your API.
1. What are Hooks?
Hooks let you use state and other React features without writing classes.
2. useState
Manage component state in functional components.
3. useEffect
Handle side effects like data fetching or DOM manipulation.
4. useContext
Access global state across components easily.
5. Custom Hooks
Create reusable logic to simplify components.
1. let & const
Block-scoped variables for safer code.
2. Arrow Functions
Concise syntax for functions and callbacks.
3. Template Literals
Embed variables easily using backticks.
4. Destructuring
Extract data from arrays and objects efficiently.
5. Default Parameters
Set default values for function parameters.
1. Mobile-First Design
Start designing for small screens and scale up.
2. Flexbox Layout
Arrange elements responsively with Flexbox.
3. CSS Grid
Powerful 2D layout system for complex designs.
4. Media Queries
Adjust styling for different screen sizes.
5. Testing Responsiveness
Always test on multiple devices and browsers.
1. Why TypeScript?
Adds static types to JavaScript for safer, more maintainable code.
2. Type Annotations
Specify types for variables and functions.
3. Interfaces
Define object shapes and enforce contracts.
4. Generics
Create reusable components and functions with type safety.
5. Compilation
TypeScript compiles to plain JavaScript that runs in any browser.
1. Meta Tags
Use unique titles, descriptions, and keywords for each page.
2. Headings
Use proper H1, H2, H3 hierarchy for SEO and readability.
3. URL Structure
Keep URLs short, readable, and keyword-rich.
4. Page Speed
Optimize images and scripts to load pages faster.
5. Mobile-Friendly Design
Ensure your site works well on all devices.
1. Promises Refresher
Async/Await builds on promises for cleaner async code.
2. Async Functions
Declare functions as async to use await inside.
3. Await Keyword
Pause execution until a promise resolves.
4. Error Handling
Use try/catch to handle rejected promises.
5. Sequential vs Parallel
Run async tasks concurrently with Promise.all when possible.
1. Inspect Elements
Quickly view and edit HTML/CSS in real-time.
2. Console
Debug JavaScript efficiently with console commands.
3. Network Panel
Monitor requests and loading times for optimization.
4. Performance Panel
Analyze page performance and find bottlenecks.
5. Sources Panel
Debug code and set breakpoints.
1. Commit Often
Small, frequent commits make changes easy to track.
2. Use Branches
Separate work into feature branches for clarity.
3. Merge Carefully
Review code before merging to prevent issues.
4. Tag Releases
Use tags to mark production-ready versions.
5. Backup Repositories
Regularly push code to remote repositories for safety.
1. Use React DevTools
Inspect component tree and props easily.
2. Log State
Use console.log for state and props during development.
3. Breakpoints
Set breakpoints in VS Code or browser dev tools.
4. Test Components
Write unit and integration tests to catch issues early.
5. Check Effects
Verify useEffect hooks behave as expected.
1. Minify Assets
Reduce CSS, JS, and HTML sizes for faster load times.
2. Optimize Images
Compress and use modern formats like WebP.
3. Lazy Load Resources
Load images, videos, and scripts only when needed.
4. Use CDN
Serve static files from a Content Delivery Network.
5. Monitor Performance
Use Lighthouse and other tools to track page speed.
1. REST Principles
Stateless API design using HTTP verbs and resource-based URLs.
2. GraphQL Basics
Query language for APIs that allows clients to request exactly what they need.
3. Pros of REST
Simple, widely adopted, easy to cache.
4. Pros of GraphQL
Flexible queries, reduces over-fetching, single endpoint.
5. Choosing Between Them
Pick based on project size, flexibility needs, and client requirements.
1. What are WebSockets?
Protocol for real-time bidirectional communication between client and server.
2. Differences from HTTP
Persistent connection vs request-response model.
3. Use Cases
Chat apps, live notifications, real-time dashboards.
4. Implementation
Use libraries like Socket.IO or ws for server and client.
5. Security
Authenticate connections and use TLS to secure communication.
1. What is a PWA?
Web apps with native app-like experiences, offline support, and installable features.
2. Service Workers
Enable caching and offline functionality.
3. Web App Manifest
Provides metadata to allow installable behavior.
4. Push Notifications
Engage users with real-time notifications.
5. Benefits
Improved performance, engagement, and discoverability.
1. Modular Code
Split functionality into modules for clarity.
2. Use Async/Await
Handle asynchronous code cleanly.
3. Error Handling
Always catch and handle errors properly.
4. Logging
Use logging libraries to track issues.
5. Security Practices
Sanitize input, manage secrets, and prevent vulnerabilities.
1. Reduce HTTP Requests
Combine scripts and styles where possible.
2. Use Minified Assets
Compress CSS, JS, and HTML.
3. Image Optimization
Use modern formats and compression.
4. Lazy Load
Load images and components as needed.
5. Monitor Performance
Regularly test load times and responsiveness.
1. What are CSS Variables?
Custom properties for dynamic and reusable styling.
2. Syntax
Use --variable-name and var(--variable-name).
3. Scope
Variables can be global or scoped to specific elements.
4. Theming
Use variables to manage colors, fonts, and spacing consistently.
5. Browser Support
All modern browsers support CSS variables.
1. What is Serverless?
Run code without managing servers, using cloud functions.
2. Benefits
Scalability, cost-effectiveness, and reduced ops burden.
3. Use Cases
APIs, data processing, real-time notifications.
4. Providers
AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions, Azure Functions.
5. Limitations
Cold starts, execution time limits, and vendor lock-in.
1. NumPy
Array computations and numerical operations.
2. Pandas
Data analysis and manipulation.
3. Requests
HTTP requests and API consumption.
4. Matplotlib
Data visualization.
5. Flask
Lightweight web framework for APIs and apps.
1. Console Logs
Use console.log to inspect values and debug flow.
2. Breakpoints
Pause execution at key points in your code.
3. Network Tab
Monitor API calls and requests in browser dev tools.
4. Error Stack Traces
Read and analyze stack traces to pinpoint issues.
5. Unit Testing
Catch errors early with automated tests.
1. Showcase Projects
Include your best work with live demos.
2. Include Code Samples
Provide links to GitHub or repositories.
3. Write Case Studies
Explain your design and coding decisions.
4. Personal Branding
Show your skills, personality, and values.
5. Keep it Updated
Regularly add new projects and improvements.