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In the context of web development, what does URL encoding ensure when transmitting data in a query string?

It ensures that special characters are properly transmitted without being misinterpreted by the server or browser.

Explain the difference between `GET` and `POST` HTTP methods in terms of data submission and URL visibility.

GET appends data to the URL, making it visible, while POST sends data in the body of the HTTP request, thus not visible in the URL.

Describe a scenario where using `localStorage` would be more appropriate than using `sessionStorage` in a web application.

localStorage is more appropriate when data needs to be persistent across multiple sessions, such as user preferences or settings that should be remembered.

What is the primary function of a web browser's developer tools, and give an example of how it aids in debugging?

<p>To inspect, debug, and analyze web pages and web apps. For example, the <code>Console</code> can display error messages and log data to help trace issues in JavaScript code.</p>

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Explain the concept of responsive web design and how it enhances user experience across different devices.

<p>Responsive web design tailors the layout to the viewing environment by using flexible grids, flexible images and CSS media queries, enhancing UX by ensuring optimal viewing experience across devices.</p>

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How does `CSS` specificity determine which style rules are applied to an element when there are conflicting rules?

<p>Specificity is a weight that is applied to a given CSS declaration, determined by the number of ID selectors, class selectors, and HTML tag selectors. The rule with the highest weight will be applied.</p>

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Describe the purpose of using a `viewport` meta tag in an HTML document and its impact on mobile browsing.

<p>The <code>viewport</code> meta tag controls the page's dimensions and scaling on different devices. It ensures proper scaling and rendering on mobile devices, preventing the need for initial zooming and allows responsive design to work correctly.</p>

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How would you use JavaScript to dynamically change the text content of an HTML element with the ID `"myElement"`?

<p>You can use <code>document.getElementById("myElement").textContent = "new text";</code> or <code>document.getElementById("myElement").innerText = "new text";</code></p>

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Explain what a `CORS` error is and why it occurs. Provide a basic solution to resolve it for web development.

<p><code>CORS</code> (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing) error occurs when a web page from one domain tries to make a request to a different domain, and the server's <code>CORS</code> policy doesn't allow it. Solution: Configure the server to include the necessary <code>CORS</code> headers, such as <code>Access-Control-Allow-Origin</code>.</p>

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What is the `DOM` (Document Object Model), and how does JavaScript interact with it?

<p>The <code>DOM</code> is a programming interface for HTML and XML documents. It represents the page as a tree-like structure, and JavaScript uses it to manipulate the content, structure, and style of the page dynamically.</p>

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Explain the purpose of using `alt` text for images in HTML. Why is it important for accessibility and `SEO`?

<p><code>alt</code> text provides a textual description of an image. It's important for accessibility because screen readers use it to describe images to visually impaired users. For <code>SEO</code>, search engines use it to understand the content of the image.</p>

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Describe the difference between `cookies` and `sessions` in web development, focusing on how they store user data and maintain state.

<p><code>Cookies</code> are small text files stored on the user's computer, used to remember information about the user. <code>Sessions</code> store user data on the server and use a session ID (often stored in a cookie) to identify the user during their session.</p>

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What are the advantages of using a `CSS` preprocessor like `Sass` or `Less` over traditional `CSS`?

<p><code>CSS</code> preprocessors offer features like variables, nesting, mixins, functions, and other programming constructs that are not available in standard <code>CSS</code>. This allows for more maintainable, reusable, and organized stylesheets.</p>

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Explain the concept of event delegation in JavaScript and why it is useful for improving performance, particularly in large applications.

<p>Event delegation involves attaching an event listener to a parent element instead of directly to child elements. This reduces the number of event listeners, improving performance, especially when dealing with many dynamically added elements.</p>

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What is the purpose of using a `git` branching strategy, such as Gitflow, in a software development project?

<p>A <code>git</code> branching strategy provides a structured way to manage code changes, feature development, releases, and hotfixes. It facilitates collaboration, isolates features, and ensures a stable main codebase.</p>

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Describe the differences between `synchronous` and `asynchronous` JavaScript, particularly in the context of handling network requests or long-running operations.

<p><code>Synchronous</code> JavaScript executes code sequentially, blocking further execution until the current operation is complete. <code>Asynchronous</code> JavaScript allows code to continue executing without waiting, typically using callbacks, promises, or async/await to handle the results of long-running operations.</p>

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Explain what a `RESTful API` is, and list 2-3 common `HTTP` methods used in `RESTful` interactions, describing their typical usage.

<p>A <code>RESTful API</code> (Representational State Transfer) is an architectural style for designing networked applications. Common HTTP methods include <code>GET</code> (retrieve a resource), <code>POST</code> (create a new resource), <code>PUT</code> (update an existing resource), and <code>DELETE</code> (delete a resource).</p>

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Describe the concept of `closures` in JavaScript and provide a simple example of how they can be used.

<p>A <code>closure</code> is a function that has access to the parent scope, even after the parent function has closed. Example: a function that returns another function that uses variables from the outer function's scope.</p>

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What is the difference between `==` and `===` in JavaScript, and why is it generally recommended to use `===`?

<p><code>==</code> performs type coercion before comparison, while <code>===</code> compares values without type coercion. It's generally recommended to use <code>===</code> to avoid unexpected results from type coercion, leading to more predictable and reliable code.</p>

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Explain the use of `try...catch` blocks in JavaScript and how they handle exceptions during code execution.

<p><code>try...catch</code> blocks are used to handle exceptions that may occur during execution. Code within the <code>try</code> block is monitored for exceptions, and if an exception occurs, the code within the <code>catch</code> block is executed to handle the error.</p>

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