{"id":9365,"date":"2020-12-29T11:29:13","date_gmt":"2020-12-29T11:29:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monsterindia.com\/career-advice\/10-common-interview-questions-for-an-entry-level-web-developer-job-9365\/"},"modified":"2023-09-28T07:58:21","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T02:28:21","slug":"10-common-interview-questions-for-an-entry-level-web-developer-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/10-common-interview-questions-for-an-entry-level-web-developer-job\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Common Interview Questions for an Entry Level Web Developer Job"},"content":{"rendered":"

Without web developers, the world wouldn’t have online shopping platforms, games, or quite literally everything else on the internet. <\/span><\/p>\n

A web developer job is among the most popular IT jobs in Singapore.<\/span><\/p>\n

And if you are searching for an entry-level web developer job<\/a>, we\u2019ve listed top 10 web developer interview questions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Interview is not only the test of your knowledge but a complete assessment of how you fit in the role and organisation. So, it boils down to the little details in your interview preparation<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are the 10 popular web developer questions and answers to help you prepare for your next interview.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. What programming languages do you know?<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    This question is aimed at assessing your technical strengths and weaknesses. For entry-level web developer jobs, you should be proficient in JavaScipt, Python, Ruby, PHP, SQL, CSS, and HTML. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Your interest level in these coding languages is also evaluated by the interviewer. <\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. What are the advantages of HTTP\/2 over HTTP 1.1?<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      During your web developer interview preparation, you should study this question. It may be asked to analyse your overall HTTP knowledge and the ability to recollect information. <\/span><\/p>\n

      Reduced load times and improved performance are two of the major advantages. <\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. Why is W3C important?<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        The interviewer may pose this question to determine if you are aware of W3C standards followed in web development. <\/span><\/p>\n

        For instance, W3C-compliant XML and CSS are essential for improving SEO and website functionality. <\/span><\/p>\n

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        1. How do you refine your coding skills?<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          As a graduate web developer, you will be expected to continually upgrade your skills once hired. <\/span><\/p>\n

          You may suggest how learning is a perpetual process and demonstrate your skills with freelance projects if any. <\/span><\/p>\n

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          1. Which current trends are ruling the web development industry? <\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            While preparing for web developer job interviews, you must brush up on the current trends and facts. <\/span><\/p>\n

            Given the dynamic nature of the web development industry, the assessor gauges your ability to keep up with the shifting trends. <\/span><\/p>\n

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            1. Why understanding SEO is important for a web developer? <\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Various factors such as page speed are important for websites to appear on top search results. <\/span><\/p>\n

              The SEO team works closely with web developers to create websites that send strong signals to Google’s algorithms.<\/span><\/p>\n

              Hence, it\u2019s important to have some understanding of the factors that can impact search engine optimization.<\/span><\/p>\n

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              1. What’s your favourite coding language?<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Your zeal for coding is analysed by this interview question. Besides, it helps the interviewer identify the areas of improvement if you are hired. <\/span><\/p>\n

                Also, you should be prepared for more questions if you name a programming language.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                1. Why is website optimisation for mobile devices important?<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Your future employer may ask this question to see if you can create web pages that function smoothly across various devices. <\/span><\/p>\n

                  In your answer, you should emphasize the importance of website optimisation and how it impacts user experience. <\/span><\/p>\n

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                  1. How were you drawn towards web development?<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    This is another way of asking – Are you really passionate about web development?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

                    Your answer should reflect enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment towards your profession. <\/span><\/p>\n

                    For this, you can explain how you solved a difficult problem through a proactive approach.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                    1. How will you balance client requirements?<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      Even though you are a fresher, your response will help the interviewer assess your communication skills, commitment, and your perspective on performance under pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n

                      Here, prior experience in handling freelance or part-time projects may come in handy to secure a web developer job. <\/span><\/p>\n

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