Basic Questions
1. What is Node.js?
o Node.js is an open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment that
executes JavaScript code outside of a web browser. It is designed for building
scalable network applications.
2. What are the main features of Node.js?
o Asynchronous and Event-Driven
o Fast Execution Time
o Single-Threaded but Highly Scalable
o No Buffering
o Cross-Platform Compatibility
3. How does Node.js work?
o Node.js operates on a single-threaded, event-driven architecture that uses non-
blocking I/O calls. This allows it to handle multiple concurrent operations
efficiently.
4. What is npm?
o npm (Node Package Manager) is the default package manager for Node.js. It
allows developers to install, share, and manage dependencies (libraries or
packages) for Node.js projects.
5. What is a callback in Node.js?
o A callback is a function that is passed as an argument to another function and
is executed after some operation has been completed. It is a way to ensure that
certain code runs only after a specific task is finished.
Intermediate Questions
6. What is the event loop in Node.js?
o The event loop is a mechanism that allows Node.js to perform non-blocking
I/O operations. It continuously checks the call stack and the event queue,
executing tasks asynchronously.
7. What are streams in Node.js?
o Streams are objects that allow reading or writing data in a continuous flow.
They are used to handle large amounts of data efficiently. There are four types
of streams: Readable, Writable, Duplex, and Transform.
8. What is middleware in Node.js?
o Middleware functions are functions that have access to the request and
response objects in an application. They can modify the request and response
objects, end the request-response cycle, or call the next middleware function
in the stack.
9. What is the purpose of the package.json file?
o The package.json file holds metadata relevant to the project and is used to
manage the project's dependencies, scripts, version, and other configurations.
10. What is Express.js?
o Express.js is a minimal and flexible Node.js web application framework that
provides a robust set of features to develop web and mobile applications. It is
widely used for building APIs and web applications.
Advanced Questions
11. What is the difference between require and import in Node.js?
o require is used in CommonJS modules, while import is used in ES6
modules. require is synchronous and can be used anywhere in the code,
whereas import is asynchronous and can only be used at the top of the file.
12. How do you handle asynchronous operations in Node.js?
o Asynchronous operations in Node.js can be handled using callbacks, promises,
and async/await.
13. What is the cluster module in Node.js?
o The cluster module allows you to create child processes (workers) that share
the same server port. This helps in taking advantage of multi-core systems and
handling more requests.
14. What is a buffer in Node.js?
o A buffer is a temporary storage area for a fixed amount of data. In Node.js,
buffers are used to handle binary data read from files or received from
network streams.
15. How does Node.js handle child processes?
o Node.js provides the child_process module to create and control child
processes. You can use methods like spawn, exec, execFile, and fork to
handle child processes.
Miscellaneous Questions
16. What is the difference between process.nextTick() and setImmediate()?
o process.nextTick() schedules a callback function to be invoked in the next
iteration of the event loop, before any I/O operations. setImmediate()
schedules a callback to be executed after the current poll phase.
17. What are some common built-in modules in Node.js?
o fs (File System)
o http (HTTP server and client)
o path (File and directory paths)
o os (Operating system information)
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18. How do you handle errors in Node.js?
o Errors in Node.js can be handled using try-catch blocks, the error event, and
error-handling middleware in Express.
19. What is CORS and how do you handle it in Node.js?
o CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing) is a mechanism that allows resources
on a web server to be requested from another domain. In Node.js, you can
handle CORS using the cors middleware in an Express application.
20. What are some security best practices for Node.js applications?
o Validate and sanitize user inputs
o Use HTTPS
o Implement proper error handling
o Use environment variables for sensitive information
o Regularly update dependencies
