Angular Frontend Interview Experience (1–3 YOE)
Summary
This was my first interview experience after deciding to switch jobs, which involved questions on Angular, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, ultimately resulting in a rejection but providing valuable insight.
Full Experience
🔹 Interview Experience: Frontend Developer (Angular) – Loyalty Juggernaut
🎯 Experience Range: 1–3 Years
📅 Interview Date: 21st January 2025
📩 Applied Via: Wellfound
📞 Recruiter Contact: Got call for recruiter after 1 week
🧭 Status: First interview after planning a job switch
📉 Final Verdict: Rejected
🅰️ Angular Questions The interviewer evaluated core Angular knowledge with real-world examples. Topics included:
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Directives: Difference between Structural and Attribute directives
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HTTP Interceptors: How to modify requests/responses and handle errors
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@ViewChild vs @ViewChildren: Use cases and differences
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@HostListener & @HostBinding: When and how to use them
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Angular Decorators: Understanding of decorators
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RxJS Operators: of, take, takeUntil — Use in handling observables inside components/services
🅱️ JavaScript Questions These were a mix of fundamental and output-based questions:
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Closures: Concept and practical usage
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Difference between var, let, and const
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Difference between slice and splice
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Shallow Copy vs Deep Copy: Techniques and real-world importance
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Output-based Questions: Around setTimeout, Promises, and understanding of the Event Loop
🌐 HTML Questions
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What is the purpose of the base tag?
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What are Semantic Elements and why they matter for accessibility and SEO?
🎨 CSS Questions
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How to divide a page into two equal halves using Flexbox or Grid
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Explanation of CSS Combinators ( , >, +, ~)
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Common Pseudo-classes: :hover, :nth-child, :focus, and their use cases
💬 Final Thoughts This was my first interview after deciding to switch, and though the outcome was a rejection, it was a valuable experience.
Interview Questions (15)
Difference between Structural and Attribute Directives
Explain the difference between Structural and Attribute directives in Angular.
Angular HTTP Interceptors
Explain how to use Angular HTTP Interceptors to modify requests/responses and handle errors.
@ViewChild vs @ViewChildren
Discuss the use cases and differences between @ViewChild and @ViewChildren in Angular.
@HostListener & @HostBinding
Explain when and how to use @HostListener and @HostBinding in Angular.
Angular Decorators
Explain the concept and understanding of decorators in Angular.
RxJS Operators (of, take, takeUntil)
Explain the use of RxJS operators like of, take, and takeUntil when handling observables inside Angular components/services.
JavaScript Closures
Explain the concept of closures in JavaScript and provide examples of their practical usage.
Difference between var, let, and const
Explain the differences between var, let, and const in JavaScript.
Difference between slice and splice
Explain the differences between slice and splice methods in JavaScript.
Shallow Copy vs Deep Copy
Explain the concepts of shallow copy and deep copy in JavaScript, including techniques for achieving them and their real-world importance.
Purpose of the HTML base tag
What is the purpose of the <base> tag in HTML?
HTML Semantic Elements
What are Semantic Elements in HTML and why do they matter for accessibility and SEO?
Divide Page into Two Halves with Flexbox/Grid
Explain how to divide a page into two equal halves using either Flexbox or Grid in CSS.
CSS Combinators
Explain the different CSS Combinators: descendant ( ), child (>), adjacent sibling (+), and general sibling (~).
Common CSS Pseudo-classes
Discuss common CSS Pseudo-classes such as :hover, :nth-child, and :focus, explaining their use cases.