Testing Web Platform Fundamentals
Stop asking candidates to invert binary trees or write obscure React hooks. If you want to hire a good web developer, ask them about the web platform.
High Signal Questions
- Event Delegation: "You have a list of 1000 items. How do you handle click events on them efficiently?"
- Semantic HTML: "What is the difference between a section, article, and div?"
- CSS Cascade: "Explain CSS specificity and how you structure CSS to avoid using !important."
Why Leetcode Fails
Algorithm puzzles test computer science theory, not web platform expertise. A candidate who can reverse a linked list but cannot build an accessible form is a net negative to your UI team.
Interactive Tool: Interview Rubric Generator
Focus Areas
- Select a level.