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Backend Developer Interview Preparation

Node.js Questions & Answers


Q: How do you handle asynchronous operations in Node.js? Explain callbacks, promises,

and async/await.

A: In Node.js, asynchronous operations are handled using callbacks, promises, or async/await:

- **Callbacks**: A function passed as an argument to another function. Once the asynchronous task

is complete, the callback function is executed. It can lead to 'callback hell' if nested too deeply.

- **Promises**: Represent the eventual completion (or failure) of an asynchronous operation.

Promises provide `then()` and `catch()` methods for handling success and errors.

- **Async/Await**: Introduced in ES2017, it allows you to write asynchronous code in a

synchronous-looking style. The `async` keyword is used to define a function, and `await` is used to

wait for a promise to resolve or reject.

Q: Describe how you would design a RESTful API in Node.js.

A: To design a RESTful API in Node.js:

- Use a framework like Express.js to handle HTTP requests.

- Design endpoints corresponding to resources (e.g., `/users`, `/posts`).

- Implement CRUD operations using appropriate HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE).

- Ensure stateless communication, where each request from a client contains all the information

needed to process it.

- Use middleware for validation, authentication, and error handling.

- Make use of a database to store data and handle data persistence.

Q: How do you manage memory and handle high concurrency in Node.js applications?

A: Node.js is single-threaded and uses an event-driven, non-blocking I/O model. To manage

memory and handle high concurrency:

- Use the `cluster` module or a process manager like PM2 to scale applications across multiple CPU
cores.

- Optimize the event loop by ensuring that callbacks are non-blocking.

- Use streams to process large data efficiently.

- Monitor memory usage using tools like `heapdump` or `v8-profiler` and handle potential memory

leaks.

Q: Explain how to scale Node.js applications horizontally and vertically.

A: - **Horizontal Scaling**: Increase the number of instances of the application and distribute traffic

among them using load balancers.

- **Vertical Scaling**: Increase the computational power (CPU, RAM) of the machine running the

Node.js application.

GoLang Questions & Answers


Q: How do Go routines work? Can you compare them to threads?

A: Go routines are lightweight, managed by the Go runtime, and are used for concurrent

programming. Unlike threads, they are multiplexed onto a smaller number of OS threads, allowing

thousands of Go routines to run concurrently with minimal overhead.

Q: Explain how channels work in Go and how you would use them in a concurrent

application.

A: Channels in Go are used for communication between Go routines. They allow Go routines to

send and receive values to synchronize their execution. In a concurrent application, channels are

used to share data safely without using mutexes.

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