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Web developer interviews are heavy in technical questions. Expect questions that will test your understanding of relevant programming languages such JavaScript and CSS, general web functions, and design experience with web services like REST and SOAP. As a designer, you will likely be asked to show examples of past projects or websites.

Top Web Developer Interview Questions & How To Answer

Question 1

Question #1: Can you describe the most popular programming languages and web services?

How to answer
How to answer: You can be almost certain an interviewer will ask you about programming languages and web services during your interview. Be sure you're familiar with the latest languages and services, including recent updates or innovations.
Question 2

Question #2: How would project managers and fellow web developers you've worked with describe you?

How to answer
How to answer: Employers want to make sure you're a good fit for their web development team. If asked this question, emphasize your teamwork skills. You can discuss your communication abilities, listening skills, and ability to resolve conflict.
Question 3

Question #3: How do you work your way out of coding problems?

How to answer
How to answer: An employer wants to make sure you can work your way through any coding problems so you can be a productive member of their staff. Talk about your problem-solving skills related to both coding and the workplace to prove your ability to work through issues on the job. You can explain your analytical skills, talk about past collaborations, and explain your experience with solving problems on previous projects.

23,588 web developer interview questions shared by candidates

Please describe how to implement a SQL database that tracks branches, books, and customers for a lending library? What if we want to keep track of multiple authors for each book? What if we want to keep track of DVDs, as well?
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Web Developer

Interviewed at @hand

3.8★
Mar 10, 2013

Please describe how to implement a SQL database that tracks branches, books, and customers for a lending library? What if we want to keep track of multiple authors for each book? What if we want to keep track of DVDs, as well?

There really wasn't no unexpected questions, as I have been asked many different questions before at other previous interviews for different companies. I think the one I always find difficult to answer is the one about my weaknesses - who the heck likes to mention they have a weakness?
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Senior Web Designer, Co-Op

Interviewed at Axcess Financial

3.3★
Jul 28, 2013

There really wasn't no unexpected questions, as I have been asked many different questions before at other previous interviews for different companies. I think the one I always find difficult to answer is the one about my weaknesses - who the heck likes to mention they have a weakness?

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