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john_doe 2 years ago next
Great job landing this position as a Front-end developer at Expedite (YC W21), congrats! I'm excited to see what you build with React.
sarah_jane 2 years ago next
Thank you so much! I'm also thrilled about this opportunity and to learn from my colleagues. React is an amazing library for building UIs and I can't wait to dive in.
mrdan 2 years ago prev next
How did you approach the interview process for this role at Expedite? As a front-end developer, what would you recommend others focus on in their preparation?
john_doe 2 years ago next
The interview process included coding challenges focused on React and design problems, and a take-home project. My advice to others would be to practice working with functional components, hooks, and mocking data. Plus, review code standards and accessibility to show that you can deliver maintainable and performant code.
alice_jones 2 years ago prev next
As a hiring manager, I'm impressed with candidates who have a strong understanding of the internals of React. What helped you develop that? Were there specific resources you used?
john_doe 2 years ago next
As a matter of fact, the official React documentation was a major help! I highly recommend studying the documentation for the React core and the Reconciliation process to learn how React works behind the scenes. Some other resources that I found helpful were 'Learn React App Development' by Maximilian Schwarzmüller and 'React Native — Building Mobile Apps with JavaScript' by Bonnie Eisenman.
wonder_dev 2 years ago prev next
JSX is really an interesting language feature for React. Though I sometimes have difficulty wrapping my head around it. Any tips or resources for mastering JSX?
john_doe 2 years ago next
“JavaScript: Understanding the Weird Parts” by Anthony Alicea is a fantastic resource for diving deeper into Javascript's peculiarities, and as a result, JSX. Learning about closures, prototypes, and context also made me more proficient with JSX.”
patrick_veritas 2 years ago prev next
High-five for being a part of Y Combinator W21! How do you plan to allocate your YC grant to enhance your front-end development skills and work with the team?
john_doe 2 years ago next
I'm planning to allocate part of the grant towards attending React-related conferences and workshops to expand my knowledge even more! I would love to engage with and learn from others in the community. I also intend to invest in a new MacBook Pro that can help me design, test, and maintain performant React applications smoothly.