Photon interview questions

First round was technical after they gave conditional offer letter and said when you pass the client interview then you will get the actual offer letter. But the client interview did not happen. So no offer.

1. Initial Screening • Format: Phone or video call • Duration: 30–45 minutes • Purpose: Basic discussion about your experience with JavaScript, React, testing frameworks, Docker, and Linux. 2. Technical Interview • Format: Video call • Duration: 60–90 minutes • Purpose: Deep dive into technical skills. Covers JavaScript, React, state management (Redux/MobX), RESTful APIs, Docker, and automation/testing frameworks. • Includes: Live coding tasks and problem-solving exercises. 3. Coding Challenge (Optional) • Format: Take-home assignment • Duration: 1–2 hours • Purpose: Build a small web app using React, showcasing skills in state management, data fetching, and possibly writing tests. 4. Pair Programming or Deep Dive • Format: Video call with a senior developer • Duration: 60–90 minutes • Purpose: Real-time problem-solving, debugging, or building features together to assess your coding style and thought process. 5. System Design Interview (For Senior Roles) • Format: Video call • Duration: 60 minutes • Purpose: Discuss how you would design and structure a web application, manage state, and optimize performance using Docker. 6. Behavioral Interview • Format: Video call • Duration: 30–60 minutes • Purpose: Assess communication, teamwork, problem-solving skills, and cultural fit. 7. Final Interview • Format: Video call with a manager • Duration: 30–60 minutes • Purpose: Clarify any remaining questions and discuss your potential role in the team.