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The document is a compilation of interview questions and answers related to React.js, covering its definition, key features, components, and differences between functional and class components. It also discusses concepts like controlled form components, JSX, conditional rendering, and the use of TypeScript with React. Additionally, it explains state, props, context, React Fragments, data binding, the Virtual DOM, lifecycle methods, and popular React Hooks.

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The document is a compilation of interview questions and answers related to React.js, covering its definition, key features, components, and differences between functional and class components. It also discusses concepts like controlled form components, JSX, conditional rendering, and the use of TypeScript with React. Additionally, it explains state, props, context, React Fragments, data binding, the Virtual DOM, lifecycle methods, and popular React Hooks.

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React.

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INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

~ Artem
1-18 ~ -: ~ @like_a_senior
1. What is React.js?
React.js is an open-source JavaScript library developed by
Facebook (Meta) for building user interfaces or Ul
components. It allows developers to create reusable Ul
components and efficiently manage the state of an
application.

2. What are the key features of React?


• Component-Based
• Virtual DOM
• JSX
• One-Way Data Binding
• State and Props
• Lifecycle Methods
• React Hooks

~ Artem
~ : ~ @like_a_senior
3. What is a component in React?
A component in React is a reusable and self-contained piece
of UI that can be composed together to build complex user
interfaces. Components can have their own state, properties
(props), and lifecycle methods.

4. What are the differences between


functional components and class
components in React?
• Functional Components are just JavaScript functions
that return JSX. They are easier to read, write, and test.
With React Hooks, functional components can also
manage state and side effects.
• Class Components are JavaScript classes that extend
React.Component. They have lifecycle methods, which
can be useful for managing state and side effects.
However, they have a more verbose syntax.

'-"- Artem
~ : "'! @like_a_senior
5. Explain Controlled Form Components.
In HTML, form elements such as <input>, <textarea>, and
<select> typically maintain their own state and update it
based on user input. In React, mutable state is typically kept
in the state property of components, and only updated with
setState().

6. What is JSX in React?


JSX (JavaScript XML) is a syntax extension for JavaScript
that allows you to write HTML-like code within your
JavaScript code. React uses JSX to describe the structure of
the UI components.

7. Explain the concept of conditional


rendering.
Conditional rendering in React involves showing or hiding
components or content based on certain conditions. This can
be achieved using JavaScript conditional statements, ternary
operators, or logical operators

'-"- Artem
~ : ~ @like_a_senior

*
8. Can we use Typescript, how?
Yes, we can use TypeScript with React. The most common
way is to set up React using typescript template.

9. Explain the difference between


state, props, and context in React.
• Props are used to pass data from a parent component to
a child component. They are immutable and cannot be
modified by the child component.
• State is used to manage a component's internal data and
can be modified by the component itself. State changes
trigger re-rendering of the component.
• React Context is a way to share data between
components without having to pass props through each
level of the component tree . It is particularly useful for
sharing global or application-wide state.

'-'- Artem
~ : ~ @like_a_senior
10. How to start a new React project?
React recommends to use one of the React-powered
frameworks:
• Next.js
• Remix
• Gatsby
We also can use Vite to start a new React project or Create
React App

11. What is the purpose of the key


prop in React?
The key prop is used to uniquely identify elements in a list of
React components. It is important because it helps React
efficiently update and re-render components in a list when
their order or structure changes. A unique key enables React
to determine which elements have been added, removed, or
moved, resulting in optimized rendering.

'-'- Artem
~ : ~ @like_a_senior
12. What are React Fragments, and
why are they used?
React Fragments are a way to group multiple elements
without adding extra nodes to the DOM. Th ey are often used
when you need to return multiple elements from a
component's render method, as JSX typically requires a
single parent element.

13. Explain Fragment Syntax


There are two syntax of Fragment
• Long (or Standard) - <React.Fragment> ... </React.Fragment>
• Shorthand (or Abbreviated) - <> ... <! >
There are not any differences between these two forms, but
if we want to use Fragment insede a loop, we need to
provide "key" and it's possible only with Long form.

,,... Artem
~ : ~ @like_a_senior
14. Explain React Data Binding.
React enforces a unidirectional data flow, where data flows
in a single direction , from parent components to child
components. This simplifies data management and makes it
easier to understand how data changes affect the
application.

15. What is Virtual DOM ?


React uses a virtual represe ntation of the actual DOM
(Document Object Model) to optimize and speed up the
rendering process. When changes are made to a component,
React updates the virtual DOM, calculates the difference
(diffing) between the previous and new virtual DOM, and
then efficiently updates the real DOM to reflect the changes.
This minimizes unnecessary manipulations of the actual DOM,
leading to better performance.

'-'- Artem
~ : ~ @like _a_senior
16. What is the React lifecycle?
React components go through various lifecycle phases:
Mounting, Updating, and Unmounting

17. What is React Hooks? List the


most popular ones.
React Hooks are functions that allow you to use state and
other React features in functional components. They provide
an alternative to class components and make it easier to
manage state and side effects in functional components.
The most popular hooks:
• useState
• useRef
• useEffect
• useMemo
• useCallback
• useReducer

'-'- Artem
~ : ~ @like_a_senior
18. Explain React lifecycle methods.
List the most popular ones.
In React, class components have lifecycle methods that allow
you to execute code at specific points in a component's life.
These methods can be categorized into three main phases.
Class components are still supported by React, but we don't
recommend using them in new code.
The most popular methods:
• componentDidMount
• componentDidUpdate
• componentWillUnmount
• getSnapshotBeforeUpdate
• shouldComponentUpdate

'-'l. Artem
~~ ~ @like_a_senior

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