developer-roadmap/src/content/question-groups/backend/backend.md

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Getting ready for a software developer interview is never easy, especially if you’re new to the main tech stack of the company. This is why understanding the type of questions you might get asked during a technical interview is one of the keys to success.

In this article, we’ll go over 50 popular backend interview questions ordered by experience level.

For each question, we’ll provide some explanations, but feel free to further research each topic in detail, or go to the Backend Roadmap if you’re looking for a place to get started in your learning journey.

Preparing for your Backend interview

Before we get started, it’s important to remember the following points when getting ready for your backend technical interview:

• Cover the basics of backend development. If you’re going for a web dev role, make sure you understand how client-server communication works. If you’re going for a dev tool development, understand the best practices around CLI development, etc.
• Practice coding, either by developing your own mini-projects or by using sites such as LeetCode, HackerRank, and others.
• Consider reading up on software architecture; even if your role won’t be that of an architect, you’ll show understanding on a higher level by being able to discuss these topics.
• Make sure you have, at least, a basic understanding of most of the foundational layer of tools and practices for your role, such as version management (i.e. using Git), testing (as in unit testing at least), DevOps (including CI/CD pipeline, etc.), and anything else related to your role and the company.
• On a more general note, remember to read up on the company to be able to show interest and understanding of their business/product and also come prepared with a couple of questions of your own, showing you care about the role and the company.

With that said, let’s now focus on the list of backend interview questions that you may be asked when applying for a backend development role!