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What is prototype inheritance?

Short answer: In JavaScript, every object can inherit properties from another object called its prototype. This enables object reusability. Example: const animal = { eats: true }; Example code const dog = Object.create(a…

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What are functions in JavaScript?

Short answer: Functions are blocks of reusable code that perform a specific task. Example: function greet(name) { return `Hello, ${name}`; } Example code Functions are blocks of reusable code that perform a specific task…

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!important overrides all (use sparingly).?

Short answer: Example: p { color: black; } /* low */ #intro { color: blue; } /* higher */ <p id="intro" style="color:red;">text</p> <!-- highest --> Key Takeaway: Use balanced specif…

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What is the difference between @import and <link>?

Short answer: Follow me on LinkedIn: Aspect @import &lt;link&gt; Loaded Inside CSS Inside HTML &lt;head&gt; Performance Slower (sequential) Faster (parallel) Media Queries Can include Can include Recommended ❌ Avoid ✅ Pr…

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How do you use position: sticky?

Short answer: Makes an element toggle between relative and fixed based on scroll position. Example code header { position: sticky; top: 0; background: white; } Follow me on LinkedIn: Key Takeaway: sticky elements stay vi…

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What is the box model in CSS?

Short answer: Every HTML element is a box made of: Real-world example (ShopNest) ShopNest’s browser cart uses modern JavaScript: fetch APIs with async/await, modules, and clear error handling. Say this in the interview D…

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What is lazy loading in HTML5?

Short answer: Lazy loading defers loading of non-critical images or iframes until they are visible in the viewport — improving page speed. Example code &lt;img src=&quot;photo.jpg&quot; loading=&quot;lazy&quot; alt=&quot…

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How do you create a hyperlink in HTML?

Short answer: Use the &lt;a&gt; tag with the href attribute. Example code &lt;a href=&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Visit Google&lt;/a&gt; Explanation: Follow me on LinkedIn: href specifies the link URL. target=&quo…

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What is the difference between var, let, and const?

Short answer: var: function-scoped, can be redeclared. let: block-scoped, cannot redeclare in the same scope. const: block-scoped, cannot be reassigned. Example: var x = 10; let y = 20; const z = 30; Example code var: fu…

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What are semantic HTML elements?

Short answer: Give examples. Semantic elements clearly describe their purpose in the document structure. Examples include: &lt;header&gt;, &lt;footer&gt;, &lt;article&gt;, &lt;nav&gt;, &lt;section&gt;. Example: &lt;artic…

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Explain the srcset and sizes attributes for <img>.

Short answer: They help browsers pick the best image for the user’s device and screen size. Follow me on LinkedIn: Example code &lt;img src=&quot;small.jpg&quot; srcset=&quot;medium.jpg 768w, large.jpg 1200w&quot; sizes=…

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What are breakpoints in Bootstrap?

Short answer: Breakpoints define responsive screen widths: Breakpoint Prefix Size Extra small none &lt;576px Small sm ≥576px Medium md ≥768px Large lg ≥992px Extra large xl ≥1200px XXL xxl ≥1400px Real-world example (Sho…

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What are web workers?

Short answer: Web Workers allow JavaScript to run code in background threads, keeping the UI responsive. Example code // main.js const worker = new Worker('worker.js'); worker.postMessage('Start'); // worker.js onmessage…

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What are ES6 modules?

Short answer: ES6 introduced modules for code reusability and organization. They use export and import keywords. Example code // math.js export function add(a, b) { return a + b; } // main.js import { add } from './math.…

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How do you handle browser compatibility issues in CSS?

Short answer: ✅ Common techniques: Use Autoprefixer for vendor prefixes. Use feature queries: @supports (display: grid) { .container { display: grid; } } Provide fallbacks for older browsers: background: #000; background…

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What is the difference between min-width and max-width?

Short answer: Property Description min-wid th Element won’t shrink below this width max-wid th Element won’t grow beyond this width Example code div { min-width: 200px; max-width: 600px; } Key Takeaway: Use both for resp…

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What are pseudo-classes and pseudo-elements?

Short answer: Pseudo-class: targets an element’s state. hover { color: red; } Pseudo-element: targets part of an element. p::first-line { font-weight: bold; } Follow me on LinkedIn: Key Takeaway: :hover changes behavior;…

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How do you make an HTML element draggable?

Short answer: Add the draggable=&quot;true&quot; attribute and use drag events in JavaScript. Example code &lt;p id=&quot;drag1&quot; draggable=&quot;true&quot; ondragstart=&quot;drag(event)&quot;&gt;Drag me!&lt;/p&gt; &…

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What are semantic HTML elements? Give examples.

Short answer: Semantic elements clearly describe their purpose in the document structure. Examples include: &lt;header&gt;, &lt;footer&gt;, &lt;article&gt;, &lt;nav&gt;, &lt;section&gt;. Example: &lt;article&gt; &lt;h2&g…

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What is hoisting?

Short answer: Hoisting is JavaScript’s behavior of moving variable and function declarations to the top of their scope. Example: console.log(a); // undefined var a = 5; Example code Hoisting is JavaScript’s behavior of m…

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Explain the difference between <script> and <noscript>.

Short answer: &lt;script&gt; runs JavaScript. &lt;noscript&gt; displays content when JavaScript is disabled or not supported. Example code &lt;script&gt; document.write(&quot;JavaScript is enabled!&quot;); Follow me on L…

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How do you make a responsive layout in Bootstrap?

Short answer: Use the grid system and responsive classes: &lt;div class=&quot;col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4&quot;&gt;Responsive column&lt;/div&gt; Real-world example (ShopNest) ShopNest’s browser cart uses modern JavaScript:…

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What is the difference between shallow and deep equality?

Short answer: Shallow equality: Compares only top-level properties. Deep equality: Compares nested values recursively. Example code {a:1} === {a:1} // false (different refs) Use libraries like Lodash’s _.isEqual() for de…

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What are template literals?

Short answer: Template literals allow embedded expressions and multi-line strings using backticks (`). Example: let name = &quot;John&quot;; console.log(`Hello, ${name}!`); Example code Template literals allow embedded e…

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What is BEM (Block Element Modifier) methodology?

Short answer: BEM is a naming convention for writing scalable and reusable CSS. Structure: .block__element--modifier Example code &lt;div class=&quot;card card--featured&quot;&gt; &lt;h2 class=&quot;card__title&quot;&gt;…

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JavaScript JavaScript Tutorial · JavaScript

Short answer: In JavaScript, every object can inherit properties from another object called its prototype. This enables object reusability. Example: const animal = { eats: true };

Example code

const dog = Object.create(animal); Follow me on LinkedIn: dog.barks = true; console.log(dog.eats); // true (inherited)

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Prefer arrow functions for React/event callbacks in ShopNest so this is not accidentally rebound.

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Short answer: Functions are blocks of reusable code that perform a specific task. Example: function greet(name) { return `Hello, ${name}`; }

Example code

Functions are blocks of reusable code that perform a specific task. Example: function greet(name) { return `Hello, ${name}`;
}

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ShopNest’s browser cart uses modern JavaScript: fetch APIs with async/await, modules, and clear error handling.

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JavaScript JavaScript Tutorial · JavaScript

Short answer: Example: p { color: black; } /* low */ #intro { color: blue; } /* higher */ <p id="intro" style="color:red;">text</p> <!-- highest --> Key Takeaway: Use balanced specificity; avoid overuse of !important.

Example code

p { color: black; } /* low */ #intro { color: blue; } /* higher */ <p id="intro" style="color:red;">text</p> <!-- highest --> Key Takeaway: Use balanced specificity; avoid overuse of !important.

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ShopNest’s browser cart uses modern JavaScript: fetch APIs with async/await, modules, and clear error handling.

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JavaScript JavaScript Tutorial · JavaScript

Short answer: Follow me on LinkedIn: Aspect @import <link> Loaded Inside CSS Inside HTML <head> Performance Slower (sequential) Faster (parallel) Media Queries Can include Can include Recommended ❌ Avoid ✅ Preferred Key Takeaway: Use <link> — it loads faster and supports preloading and caching better.

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ShopNest’s browser cart uses modern JavaScript: fetch APIs with async/await, modules, and clear error handling.

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JavaScript JavaScript Tutorial · JavaScript

Short answer: Makes an element toggle between relative and fixed based on scroll position.

Example code

header { position: sticky; top: 0; background: white; } Follow me on LinkedIn: Key Takeaway: sticky elements stay visible within their parent container while scrolling.

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ShopNest’s browser cart uses modern JavaScript: fetch APIs with async/await, modules, and clear error handling.

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JavaScript JavaScript Tutorial · JavaScript

Short answer: Every HTML element is a box made of:

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ShopNest’s browser cart uses modern JavaScript: fetch APIs with async/await, modules, and clear error handling.

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JavaScript JavaScript Tutorial · JavaScript

Short answer: Lazy loading defers loading of non-critical images or iframes until they are visible in the viewport — improving page speed.

Example code

<img src="photo.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Nature view"> Key Takeaway: loading="lazy" helps reduce initial load time and saves bandwidth.

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ShopNest’s browser cart uses modern JavaScript: fetch APIs with async/await, modules, and clear error handling.

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JavaScript JavaScript Tutorial · JavaScript

Short answer: Use the <a> tag with the href attribute.

Example code

<a href=" target="_blank">Visit Google</a> Explanation: Follow me on LinkedIn: href specifies the link URL. target="_blank" opens it in a new tab. Key Takeaway: Always add descriptive link text for accessibility.

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ShopNest’s browser cart uses modern JavaScript: fetch APIs with async/await, modules, and clear error handling.

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Short answer: var: function-scoped, can be redeclared. let: block-scoped, cannot redeclare in the same scope. const: block-scoped, cannot be reassigned. Example: var x = 10; let y = 20; const z = 30;

Example code

var: function-scoped, can be redeclared. let: block-scoped, cannot redeclare in the same scope. const: block-scoped, cannot be reassigned. Example: var x = 10;
let y = 20;
const z = 30;

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In ShopNest’s cart UI, a click handler closes over productId. Use let in loops so each button keeps the correct id.

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JavaScript JavaScript Tutorial · JavaScript

Short answer: Give examples. Semantic elements clearly describe their purpose in the document structure. Examples include: <header>, <footer>, <article>, <nav>, <section>. Example: <article> <h2>Breaking News</h2> <p>New tech trends are emerging every day.</p> </article> Key Takeaway: Semantic tags improve SEO and accessibility.

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ShopNest’s browser cart uses modern JavaScript: fetch APIs with async/await, modules, and clear error handling.

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JavaScript JavaScript Tutorial · JavaScript

Short answer: They help browsers pick the best image for the user’s device and screen size. Follow me on LinkedIn:

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<img src="small.jpg" srcset="medium.jpg 768w, large.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 50vw" alt="Landscape"> srcset defines available image files and their widths. sizes tells the browser how much space the image will take on different screens. Key Takeaway: srcset + sizes = responsive images that load efficiently across devices.

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ShopNest’s browser cart uses modern JavaScript: fetch APIs with async/await, modules, and clear error handling.

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JavaScript JavaScript Tutorial · JavaScript

Short answer: Breakpoints define responsive screen widths: Breakpoint Prefix Size Extra small none <576px Small sm ≥576px Medium md ≥768px Large lg ≥992px Extra large xl ≥1200px XXL xxl ≥1400px

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ShopNest’s browser cart uses modern JavaScript: fetch APIs with async/await, modules, and clear error handling.

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JavaScript JavaScript Tutorial · JavaScript

Short answer: Web Workers allow JavaScript to run code in background threads, keeping the UI responsive.

Example code

// main.js const worker = new Worker('worker.js'); worker.postMessage('Start'); // worker.js onmessage = e => postMessage('Task done');

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ShopNest’s browser cart uses modern JavaScript: fetch APIs with async/await, modules, and clear error handling.

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Short answer: ES6 introduced modules for code reusability and organization. They use export and import keywords.

Example code

// math.js export function add(a, b) { return a + b; } // main.js import { add } from './math.js';

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ShopNest’s browser cart uses modern JavaScript: fetch APIs with async/await, modules, and clear error handling.

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JavaScript JavaScript Tutorial · JavaScript

Short answer: ✅ Common techniques: Use Autoprefixer for vendor prefixes. Use feature queries: @supports (display: grid) { .container { display: grid; } } Provide fallbacks for older browsers: background: #000; background: linear-gradient(to right, #000, #333); ● Test with tools like BrowserStack. Key Takeaway: Graceful degradation and progressive enhancement keep CSS cross-browser safe. Follow me on LinkedIn:

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ShopNest’s browser cart uses modern JavaScript: fetch APIs with async/await, modules, and clear error handling.

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JavaScript JavaScript Tutorial · JavaScript

Short answer: Property Description min-wid th Element won’t shrink below this width max-wid th Element won’t grow beyond this width

Example code

div { min-width: 200px; max-width: 600px; } Key Takeaway: Use both for responsive, constrained resizing.

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ShopNest’s browser cart uses modern JavaScript: fetch APIs with async/await, modules, and clear error handling.

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JavaScript JavaScript Tutorial · JavaScript

Short answer: Pseudo-class: targets an element’s state. hover { color: red; } Pseudo-element: targets part of an element. p::first-line { font-weight: bold; } Follow me on LinkedIn: Key Takeaway: :hover changes behavior; ::before and ::after insert content.

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ShopNest’s browser cart uses modern JavaScript: fetch APIs with async/await, modules, and clear error handling.

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Short answer: Add the draggable="true" attribute and use drag events in JavaScript.

Example code

<p id="drag1" draggable="true" ondragstart="drag(event)">Drag me!</p> <script> function drag(e) { e.dataTransfer.setData("text", e.target.id); } </script> Key Takeaway: Use draggable="true" plus ondragstart and ondrop to enable drag-and-drop functionality.

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ShopNest’s browser cart uses modern JavaScript: fetch APIs with async/await, modules, and clear error handling.

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JavaScript JavaScript Tutorial · JavaScript

Short answer: Semantic elements clearly describe their purpose in the document structure. Examples include: <header>, <footer>, <article>, <nav>, <section>. Example: <article> <h2>Breaking News</h2> <p>New tech trends are emerging every day.</p> </article> Key Takeaway: Semantic tags improve SEO and accessibility.

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ShopNest’s browser cart uses modern JavaScript: fetch APIs with async/await, modules, and clear error handling.

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JavaScript JavaScript Tutorial · JavaScript

Short answer: Hoisting is JavaScript’s behavior of moving variable and function declarations to the top of their scope. Example: console.log(a); // undefined var a = 5;

Example code

Hoisting is JavaScript’s behavior of moving variable and function declarations to the top of their scope. Example: console.log(a); // undefined var a = 5;

Real-world example (ShopNest)

Prefer arrow functions for React/event callbacks in ShopNest so this is not accidentally rebound.

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JavaScript JavaScript Tutorial · JavaScript

Short answer: <script> runs JavaScript. <noscript> displays content when JavaScript is disabled or not supported.

Example code

<script> document.write("JavaScript is enabled!"); Follow me on LinkedIn: </script> <noscript> <p>Please enable JavaScript to view this content.</p> </noscript> Key Takeaway: <noscript> provides graceful fallback content.

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ShopNest’s browser cart uses modern JavaScript: fetch APIs with async/await, modules, and clear error handling.

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JavaScript JavaScript Tutorial · JavaScript

Short answer: Use the grid system and responsive classes: <div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4">Responsive column</div>

Real-world example (ShopNest)

ShopNest’s browser cart uses modern JavaScript: fetch APIs with async/await, modules, and clear error handling.

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JavaScript JavaScript Tutorial · JavaScript

Short answer: Shallow equality: Compares only top-level properties. Deep equality: Compares nested values recursively.

Example code

{a:1} === {a:1} // false (different refs) Use libraries like Lodash’s _.isEqual() for deep comparison. Follow me on LinkedIn:

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ShopNest’s browser cart uses modern JavaScript: fetch APIs with async/await, modules, and clear error handling.

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JavaScript JavaScript Tutorial · JavaScript

Short answer: Template literals allow embedded expressions and multi-line strings using backticks (`). Example: let name = "John"; console.log(`Hello, ${name}!`);

Example code

Template literals allow embedded expressions and multi-line strings using backticks (`). Example: let name = "John"; console.log(`Hello, ${name}!`);

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ShopNest’s browser cart uses modern JavaScript: fetch APIs with async/await, modules, and clear error handling.

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JavaScript JavaScript Tutorial · JavaScript

Short answer: BEM is a naming convention for writing scalable and reusable CSS. Structure: .block__element--modifier

Example code

<div class="card card--featured"> <h2 class="card__title">Profile</h2> </div> Key Takeaway: BEM enforces clarity: Block = independent component Element = part of a block Modifier = variation/state

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ShopNest’s browser cart uses modern JavaScript: fetch APIs with async/await, modules, and clear error handling.

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