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šŸ’» 40 Full-Stack Interview Questions Every Developer Should Prepare in 2025 šŸ”„

Hadil Ben Abdallah on May 16, 2025

Whether you're a fresh graduate šŸŽ“ or an experienced engineer šŸ‘ØšŸ»ā€šŸ’» gearing up for your next big opportunity, mastering both frontend and backend con...
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Mahdi Jazini

This article was amazing...!
It thoroughly covered important and practical full-stack questions with clear and understandable explanations and great examples.
Thank you for this informative and valuable content..........!

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Hadil Ben Abdallah

Thank you so much! I’m really glad you found the article helpful and practical, that was exactly the goal.
Appreciate you taking the time to read and leave such a thoughtful comment! šŸ™šŸ»šŸ™šŸ»

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Mahdi Jazini

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Anthony Max

I imagine they'll ask the question at an interview: "What's the difference between JavaScript and Java?" - script, of course.

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Hadil Ben Abdallah

Classic setup and it never gets old šŸ˜‚
The punchline ā€œscript, of courseā€ is peak dry humor, but also totally something you'd hear tossed out in an interview to break the tension.

If they do ask that question seriously, here's a cheat-sheet-style way to answer without rambling or freezing:

🧪 JavaScript vs Java – The Real (Non-Script) Difference

Feature JavaScript Java
Type Interpreted scripting language Compiled, object-oriented language
Platform Runs in browsers (or Node.js) Runs on JVM
Syntax Lightweight, dynamic typing Strong typing, more verbose
Use Case Frontend/backend web dev Enterprise apps, Android, backend
Concurrency Event loop, async (non-blocking) Multithreading

Aside from the name, the two languages have almost nothing in common, it’s like comparing a paper plane to a Boeing 747. Both fly, but that’s about it.

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Mike šŸˆā€ā¬›

it's like a dog and a hotdog. both are made of meat and are technically edible, but that's where the similarities end.

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Nathan Tarbert

insane how much goes into prepping for this stuff, tbh half the time i’m just hoping i remember anything when it counts - you ever figure out a way to keep all of this straight without totally burning out?

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Hadil Ben Abdallah

That’s such a relatable feeling, prepping for anything intense (exams, interviews, coding projects, certifications) can feel like juggling flaming swords. It’s a lot. The fear of forgetting everything when it matters most? Very real.

A few things that might help without pushing you to the edge:

🧠 1. Spaced Repetition

Helps commit things to long-term memory by reviewing right before you're likely to forget. Feels less overwhelming than constant cramming.

🧩 2. Active Recall > Passive Review

Instead of rereading, test yourself. Even writing down what you remember before reviewing notes can trick your brain into retention mode.

šŸ§˜ā€ā™€ļø 3. Mental Load Management

Sometimes it's not the material, it's the volume. Try:

  • One core topic per session
  • Brain dumps before bed (write what’s swirling in your head)
  • Take real breaks, no phones, no tabs. Just breathe.

šŸ” 4. Rotation & Integration

Study a few different topics over a week instead of hammering the same one daily. Helps your brain connect ideas across fields, which is powerful for retention.

🧩 5. Build While You Learn

Especially if you're doing technical prep, apply knowledge (tiny projects, LeetCode, journaling concepts), it sticks better when it’s not just theoretical.

Burnout creeps in when your brain is always on. So if you're feeling fried, it’s not a failure, it’s just feedback. You’re not lazy. You’re human.

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Nevo David

pretty cool - i always wonder if practicing these types of questions helps the most, or if real-world projects matter more for interviews?

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Hadil Ben Abdallah

Great question, honestly, both matter, but in different ways. Practicing these types of questions helps you get through the technical interviews (especially the timed ones), while real-world projects show how you apply your skills in practice. If you can balance both, you're in a strong position.
Appreciate you checking out the article! šŸ™šŸ»šŸ™šŸ»

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Nevo David

This is great, honestly makes prepping for interviews way less stressful.

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Hadil Ben Abdallah

I’m really glad to hear that! Interview prep can definitely be overwhelming, so it means a lot to know this helped make things easier šŸ™šŸ»

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Aida Said

These questions are very helpful.
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing article

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Hadil Ben Abdallah

You're welcome šŸ™šŸ»šŸ™šŸ»

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Nathan Tarbert

yup, been through a lot of these lately - always makes me wonder, you think knowing the answers matters more or is it about showing how you think stuff through?

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Hadil Ben Abdallah

Totally get that, I’d say it’s more about showing how you think things through. Interviewers usually care more about your problem-solving approach and how you handle uncertainty than just having a perfect answer. Knowing stuff helps, of course, but clear thinking and communication go a long way.

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Ben Abdallah Hanadi

Thank you so much for sharing this amazing list šŸ™ It's very helpful šŸ”„

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Hadil Ben Abdallah

You're welcome šŸ™šŸ»šŸ™šŸ»

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Nathan Tarbert

pretty helpful rundown - gotta admit collecting all this in one spot saves a ton of time for me tbh

you think actually practicing these beats just memorizing answers or nah

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Hadil Ben Abdallah

Glad it helped! šŸ™šŸ» And yeah, definitely, practicing beats memorizing every time. When you actively apply the concepts, they stick better and you’re way more prepared for curveball questions in interviews. Memorizing might get you part of the way, but real understanding comes from doing.

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Nathan Tarbert

Been needing something like this, honestly. Love how it just gets to the point, makes my prep way easier.

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Hadil Ben Abdallah

I’m really glad to hear that! šŸ™šŸ»šŸ™šŸ»

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Dotallio

Definitely bookmarking this.

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Hadil Ben Abdallah

Thank you so much šŸ™šŸ»

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Kanstantsin

The answers come across as shallow and lack technical depth. Also, around half of the questions are poorly formulated or oversimplified, making it difficult to provide accurate and meaningful responses.

What is multithreading, and how is it handled in backend systems?

Answer:
Multithreading allows concurrent execution of tasks. In Node.js, it's single-threaded with an event loop, while Python or Java can use real threads (via threading, concurrent.futures, etc.)
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The question is wrong, there is no common term of multithreading in context of OS. It solution for the parallel programming paradigm and depends on implementation in particular language.