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Backend Developer Interview Questions and Answers

Backend interviews focus on how servers, databases and APIs work together. Here are common questions with short answers.

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Sample questions and answers

1

What is middleware?

Sample answer

Middleware is code that runs between a request and the final handler. It is used for things like logging, authentication and validation.

2

What is a database index?

Sample answer

An index is a data structure that speeds up reads on selected columns, at the cost of extra storage and slower writes.

3

What is the difference between authentication and authorization?

Sample answer

Authentication verifies who you are. Authorization decides what you are allowed to do.

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✓Interview questions and answers
✓Hiring companies and interview rounds
✓Salary range
✓Resume templates for freshers and experienced candidates
✓Roadmap and important topics
✓Books and YouTube channels to learn from

Frequently asked questions

Q

What do backend interviews test?

APIs, databases and SQL, authentication, caching, error handling and often basic system design.

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Which language is best for backend jobs?

Java, Python, Node.js and Go are common choices. Interviewers care more about fundamentals than the specific language.

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