Why avoid jargon when explaining JavaScript?
Because jargon without explanation shows memorization, not understanding. Simple language with defined jargon shows you really understand the concept, since you can express it clearly. Define any term you use, instead of hiding behind it.
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Start with a one-line definition, explain why it matters, give a concrete example, compare to alternatives where useful, acknowledge edge cases, and use simple language with defined jargon. Clarity is a skill interviewers assess.
Because it anchors the explanation before you go deeper. 'A closure is a function that remembers its lexical scope' gives the interviewer a clear starting point, so the rest of your explanation builds on a shared understanding.
Because a small code example makes the concept click in a way abstract descriptions cannot. For closures, write a counter factory function. For the event loop, show setTimeout 0 vs a promise. Examples beat descriptions.
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