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Web Development Interview Handbook
The ultimate guide to web development interviews. Developed by FAANG engineers, practice with real-world interview questions covering network security, system design, SEO, APIs, and more.
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80 lessons
6h 30min
Created by Educative
What's included
- 80 lessons across 12 modules
- 27 quizzes with instant feedback
- AI Tutor on every lesson
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What You'll Learn
- Explain the browser-to-server flow from URL entry through DNS, TCP, HTTP, and asset fetching
- Interpret HTTP requests and responses using methods, status codes, and key headers for caching and security
- Apply AJAX patterns (polling, long polling, SSE, WebSockets) to describe real-time data updates
- Assess HTTPS, CORS, clickjacking, and XSS risks and identify header- and sanitization-based defenses
- Optimize web performance using HTTP/2, caching, CDNs, progressive rendering, and request reduction tactics
- Analyze render performance with DevTools and improve animations, scrolling, and reflows using best practices
- Use Git, task runners, and Webpack to manage version control, automate builds, and bundle assets
Learning Roadmap
2.
Network
Network
Explore how web communication works including DNS, HTTP basics, and AJAX techniques.
From Entering a URL to Receiving Root FileHTTP, Servers, and ClientsThe Anatomy of a URLHTTP, Clients, Servers, and URLs: QuizHTTP is a Request-Response ProtocolHTTP: Request MessagesHTTP: Response MessagesHTTP Headers: QuizExercise: Looking at Real HTTP Response MessagesHTTP in Depth: QuizAJAXAJAX: Quiz
3.
Security
Security
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
Break apart HTTPS, CORS, clickjacking, and XSS for web security essentials.
4.
Optimizing Loading Performance
Optimizing Loading Performance
15 Lessons
15 Lessons
Grasp the fundamentals of enhancing web performance through metrics, optimizations, HTTP/2, CDNs, and rendering techniques.
5.
Optimizing Browser Rendering Performance
Optimizing Browser Rendering Performance
11 Lessons
11 Lessons
Enhance browser rendering by optimizing parsing, rendering processes, JavaScript, and content delivery.
6.
Search Engine Optimization
Search Engine Optimization
5 Lessons
5 Lessons
Focus on boosting website visibility and user engagement through ethical SEO strategies.
7.
System Design
System Design
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
Piece together the parts of modular design, Web Components, MVC, and serverless computing.
8.
APIs
APIs
4 Lessons
4 Lessons
Learn how to use APIs and REST principles for efficient, standardized communication.
9.
Testing
Testing
4 Lessons
4 Lessons
Unpack the core of software testing, unit testing, and end-to-end testing for quality code.
10.
Version Control
Version Control
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
Master the steps to efficiently manage project files with Git and repo hosting on GitHub.
11.
Task Runners & Bundlers
Task Runners & Bundlers
9 Lessons
9 Lessons
Break down complex ideas on task automation with Grunt and bundling with Webpack.
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Developed by MAANG Engineers
Trusted by 3.1 million developers working at companies
A
Anthony Walker
@_webarchitect_
E
Evan Dunbar
ML Engineer
S
Software Developer
Carlos Matias La Borde
S
Souvik Kundu
Front-end Developer
V
Vinay Krishnaiah
Software Developer
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