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Use strategic console.log and read error messages carefully. In a timed interview, debugging speed matters as much as coding speed. Know how to find the error from the message instead of guessing.
How to Set Up for a Node.js Coding Interview
How should I debug during a Node.js coding interview?
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Have Node.js and your editor ready, prepare a starter Express template, practice common tasks like routing and JSON handling, know your debugging with console.log and error messages, and practice with a timer to prepare for the real pressure.
Confirm Node.js is installed, your editor works, and you have a starter template or know how to create one fast. The first 5 minutes should not be spent on setup, since interview time is precious.
Creating an Express server, defining routes, handling JSON request bodies, connecting to a mock database, and handling errors. These are the bread and butter of Node.js coding interviews.
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