What should I do if I do not know the answer in a JavaScript interview?
Be honest. Say 'I do not know, but here is how I would approach it.' Try to reason from first principles. Interviewers respect honesty and problem-solving more than a fake answer. Do not bluff.
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Think aloud, start simple then optimize, know your weak areas, implement everything from scratch, practice edge cases, be honest, ask clarifying questions, code cleanly, test your code, and review the basics before the interview.
Yes. The interviewer evaluates your thinking, not just your code. Explain your approach before coding. Discuss trade-offs. If you are stuck, say what you are thinking. Communication is part of the evaluation.
Yes. If the question is ambiguous, ask: 'Should I handle negative numbers?' 'Can the input be empty?' 'Should I optimize for time or space?' This shows attention to detail and prevents you from solving the wrong problem.
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