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# System prepended metadata

title: React BookLet for Interview Prep

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## 1. How does react Work?

React is a JavaScript library for building user interfaces using a component-based architecture. It divides the UI into reusable components, each managing its own state and lifecycle. React uses a virtual DOM to efficiently update the real DOM, minimizing performance costs. It follows a declarative approach, where developers describe how the UI should look for different states, and React handles the updates. Data flows unidirectionally from parent to child components, making state management more predictable.

```javascript
import React, { useState } from "react";

function Counter() {
  const [count, setCount] = useState(0);

  return (
    <div>
      <p>You clicked {count} times</p>
      <button onClick={() => setCount(count + 1)}>Click me</button>
    </div>
  );
}

export default Counter;
```

This code defines a simple counter component using the useState hook to manage its state.

## 2. Why don't we update the state directly?

In React, we avoid updating the state directly to ensure predictable and efficient updates. Direct state manipulation can lead to unexpected behavior and bugs because React relies on state management functions, like setState or hooks such as useState, to know when to re-render components. These functions trigger the reconciliation process, where React compares the current state with the new state and updates the virtual DOM accordingly. Direct state updates bypass this mechanism, leading to inconsistencies between the UI and the underlying state.

Here's an example to illustrate this:

```javascript
// Incorrect way - directly modifying the state
this.state.count = this.state.count + 1;

// Correct way with useState hook
const [count, setCount] = useState(0);
setCount(count + 1);
```

Using these methods ensures React is aware of the changes and can properly manage re-rendering.

## 3. Compare functional components with class components in React.

Functional components are simpler and are written as JavaScript functions. They receive props as an argument and return JSX. They were initially stateless, but with the introduction of hooks (e.g., useState, useEffect), functional components can now manage state and side effects.

```javascript
import React, { useState, useEffect } from "react";

function Counter() {
  const [count, setCount] = useState(0);

  useEffect(() => {
    document.title = `You clicked ${count} times`;
  }, [count]);

  return (
    <div>
      <p>You clicked {count} times</p>
      <button onClick={() => setCount(count + 1)}>Click me</button>
    </div>
  );
}
```

Class components are ES6 classes that extend React.Component. They have more boilerplate code and use this.state to manage state and lifecycle methods like componentDidMount for side effects. They can access props via this.props.

```javascript
import React, { Component } from "react";

class Counter extends Component {
  constructor(props) {
    super(props);
    this.state = { count: 0 };
  }

  componentDidMount() {
    document.title = `You clicked ${this.state.count} times`;
  }

  componentDidUpdate() {
    document.title = `You clicked ${this.state.count} times`;
  }

  render() {
    return (
      <div>
        <p>You clicked {this.state.count} times</p>
        <button onClick={() => this.setState({ count: this.state.count + 1 })}>
          Click me
        </button>
      </div>
    );
  }
}
```

## 4. Describe the main advantages of using React hooks over class components and the useState and useEffect hooks.

React hooks offer several advantages over class components:

1. Simpler Syntax: Hooks simplify state and lifecycle management in functional components.
2. Enhanced Reusability: Custom hooks make it easy to reuse stateful logic.
3. Better Separation of Concerns: Group related logic together, improving code organization.
4. No this Binding: Avoids confusion with this keyword in classes.

## 5. Compare the usage of inline styles in React with inline styles in regular HTML.

In regular HTML, inline styles are written as a string within the style attribute. CSS property names are in kebab-case.

Example:

```javascript
<div style="background-color: red; color: white;">Hello World</div>
```

In React, inline styles are specified as a JavaScript object with camelCase property names. Values are written as strings, except for numerical values that do not require units (e.g., width, height).

Example:

```javascript
const divStyle = {
  backgroundColor: "red",
  color: "white",
};

function StyledDiv() {
  return <div style={divStyle}>Hello World</div>;
}
```

## 6. Describe the concept of React component lifecycles and how they work in different phases?

React component lifecycles consist of mounting, updating, and unmounting phases.

1. Mounting: Occurs when a component is created and inserted into the DOM. Includes methods like constructor, render, and componentDidMount.
2. Updating: Happens when a component re-renders due to changes in props or state. Includes methods like shouldComponentUpdate, render, and componentDidUpdate.
3. Unmounting: Occurs when a component is removed from the DOM. Includes the componentWillUnmount method.
   These methods allow developers to execute code at specific points during a component's lifecycle, enabling tasks like initialization, cleanup, and performance optimization.

## 7. Explain the difference between the real DOM and the virtual DOM in the context of React.

The Real DOM is the actual HTML DOM, directly manipulated and potentially slow for updates. The Virtual DOM is a lightweight representation managed by React, enabling efficient updates by comparing changes and batch processing updates.

**Real DOM:**

- Manipulates directly.
- Slower updates.
- Causes reflow/repaint.

**Virtual DOM:**

- In-memory representation.
- Faster updates.
- Efficient diffing algorithm.

## 8. How will you pass data from one component to the other in React?

- **Props**: Data is passed from parent to child components via props.
- **Context API**: Provides a way to share data across the component tree without prop drilling.
- **State Lifting**: Share state between components by lifting it up to a common ancestor component.
- **Redux or other State Management Libraries**: Centralized state management for sharing data across components.
- **Event Handling**: Components communicate indirectly by passing callback functions as props.
- **Refs**: Allows access to DOM nodes or React elements, primarily for managing focus, text selection, or triggering imperative animations.

## 9. If React.createElement() is not available, how would you create a polyfill for it, and what would be its basic implementation?(react lead)

To create a polyfill for React.createElement():

1. Define a function named createElement that takes at least three arguments: type (element type), props (optional props object), and children (element children).
2. Use these arguments to construct and return an object representing the React element.
   Here's a basic implementation:

```typescript
function createElement(type, props, ...children) {
  const elementProps = props || {};
  const elementChildren = children.length > 1 ? children : children[0];
  return {
    type: type,
    props: elementProps,
    children: elementChildren,
  };
}
```

## 10. Compare and contrast Webpack and Rollup in terms of their usage, features, and how they optimize and bundle JavaScript code.(react lead)

### Webpack:

- **Usage**: Highly configurable, suitable for large projects with complex dependencies.
- **Features**: Offers code splitting, extensive loaders, and plugins for various functionalities.
- **Optimization**: Utilizes tree shaking, chunking, and caching for efficient bundle optimization.

### Rollup:

- **Usage**: Simple and focused on ES module bundling, ideal for smaller projects and libraries.
- **Features**: Prioritizes native ES module support, efficient tree shaking, and multiple output formats.
- **Optimization**: Excels at tree shaking, scope hoisting, and offers simpler configuration compared to Webpack.

In essence, Webpack is more feature-rich and configurable, suitable for larger projects, while Rollup prioritizes simplicity and performance, making it ideal for smaller projects and libraries with a focus on modern JavaScript.

## 11. Suppose we have a child component with 3 input fields namely "Firstname", "middlename" and "lastname". There is a parent component with a submit button. On clicking the submit button data in the child component should be validated. Explain how you will achieve this scenario?

In this scenario, we have a child component with three input fields: "Firstname", "middlename", and "lastname", and a parent component with a submit button. When the submit button is clicked, the data in the child component needs to be validated.

Here's how we can achieve this:

### Child Component:

- Manage state for the input fields using React's useState hook.
- Implement onChange event handlers for each input field to update the component's state as the user types.
- Implement validation logic to ensure that the input data is valid.
- Provide a function to gather the input data and pass it to a callback function provided by the parent component when the submit button is clicked.

### Parent Component:

- Render the child component and a submit button.
- Define a function to handle the submit button click event.
- This function should invoke the validation logic of the child component to ensure the input data is valid.
- If the data is valid, proceed with further actions, such as submitting the data to a server. If not, display error messages to the user.

By following these steps, we can create a parent-child component relationship where the child component handles input and validation, while the parent component handles submission logic triggered by the submit button click event.

```javascript
// ChildComponent.js
import React, { useState } from 'react';

const ChildComponent = ({ onSubmit }) => {
  const [formData, setFormData] = useState({
    firstname: '',
    middlename: '',
    lastname: ''
  });
  const [errors, setErrors] = useState({
    firstname: '',
    middlename: '',
    lastname: ''
  });

  const handleChange = (e) => {
    const { name, value } = e.target;
    setFormData({ ...formData, [name]: value });
  };

  const handleSubmit = () => {
    if (validate()) {
      onSubmit(formData);
    }
  };

  const validate = () => {
    let isValid = true;
    const newErrors = {};

    // Validation logic for each input field
    if (!formData.firstname.trim()) {
      newErrors.firstname = 'First name is required';
      isValid = false;
    }
    // Add validation logic for middlename and lastname similarly

    setErrors(newErrors);
    return isValid;
  };

  return (
    <div>
      <input type="text" name="firstname" value={formData.firstname} onChange={handleChange} />
      {errors.firstname && <span>{errors.firstname}</span>}
      {/* Repeat for middlename and lastname */}
      <button onClick={handleSubmit}>Submit</button>
    </div>
  );
};

export default ChildComponent;

// ParentComponent.js
import React from 'react';
import ChildComponent from './ChildComponent';

const ParentComponent = () => {
  const handleSubmit = (data) => {
    // Handle submission logic here (e.g., send data to server)
    console.log('Submitted data:', data);
  };

  return (
    <div>
      <ChildComponent onSubmit={handleSubmit} />
    </div>
  );
};

export default ParentComponent;
```

## 12. What are hooks and its types?

Hooks are a feature introduced in React 16.8 that allows you to use state and other React features in functional components. They enable you to reuse stateful logic across components without having to use class components.

There are several types of hooks in React:

### State Hook (useState):

- Manages state in functional components.
- Returns a stateful value and a function to update it.
- Used for simple local state management.

### Effect Hook (useEffect):

- Performs side effects in functional components.
- Runs after every render, including the initial render.
- Used for data fetching, subscriptions, or DOM manipulation.

### Context Hook (useContext):

- Consumes a React context in functional components.
- Provides a way to access context values without nesting components.
- Useful for sharing global state across the component tree.

### Reducer Hook (useReducer):

- Manages state with a reducer function in functional components.
- Similar to useState but allows more complex state logic.
- Useful for managing state transitions in more structured way.

### Callback Hook (useCallback):

- Memoizes a callback function to prevent unnecessary re-renders.
- Ensures that the callback function remains the same between renders.
- Useful for optimizing performance in child components that rely on reference equality.

## 13. Write a normal useState and useEffect hook?

```typescript
import React, { useState, useEffect } from "react";

function ExampleComponent() {
  // useState hook to manage state
  const [count, setCount] = useState(0);

  // useEffect hook to perform side effects
  useEffect(() => {
    // Update the document title using the count state
    document.title = `You clicked ${count} times`;
  }, [count]); // Dependency array ensures effect runs only when count changes

  return (
    <div>
      <p>You clicked {count} times</p>
      <button onClick={() => setCount(count + 1)}>Click me</button>
    </div>
  );
}

export default ExampleComponent;
```

## 14. Define dependency array?

The dependency array in React's useEffect hook is an optional second argument that determines when the effect function should be re-run. It's an array of values that the effect depends on. When provided, React compares the current values in the dependency array with the previous values from the last render. If any of the values have changed, the effect function is re-run. If the dependency array is empty, the effect runs only once after the initial render and doesn't re-run for subsequent renders.

Example:

```typescript
import React, { useState, useEffect } from "react";

function ExampleComponent() {
  const [count, setCount] = useState(0);

  useEffect(() => {
    // This effect will run whenever 'count' changes
    console.log("Count has changed:", count);
  }, [count]); // 'count' is a dependency

  return (
    <div>
      <p>You clicked {count} times</p>
      <button onClick={() => setCount(count + 1)}>Click me</button>
    </div>
  );
}

export default ExampleComponent;
```

## 15. Explain lifecycle methods?

Lifecycle methods in React are special methods that are invoked at various stages of a component's lifecycle. These methods allow you to hook into specific points during the component's creation, updating, and destruction phases. Understanding React's component lifecycle helps you manage state, perform side effects, and optimize performance.

**Mounting:**

1. constructor()
2. static getDerivedStateFromProps()
3. render()
4. componentDidMount()

**Updating:**

1. static getDerivedStateFromProps()
2. shouldComponentUpdate()
3. render()
4. getSnapshotBeforeUpdate()
5. componentDidUpdate()

**Unmounting:**

1. componentWillUnmount()

## 16. How do you handle all lifecycle methods in functional components?

In functional components, you can handle all lifecycle methods using the useEffect hook along with some additional techniques. Here's how you can handle each phase of the component's lifecycle:

```typescript
import React, { useState, useEffect } from "react";

function ExampleComponent({ prop }) {
  const [state, setState] = useState(0);

  // Equivalent to componentDidMount
  useEffect(() => {
    console.log("Component mounted");
    return () => {
      console.log("Component will unmount");
    };
  }, []);

  // Equivalent to componentDidUpdate
  useEffect(() => {
    console.log("Component updated");
  }, [prop, state]);

  // Equivalent to componentWillUnmount (clean-up function)
  useEffect(() => {
    return () => {
      console.log("Clean-up function");
    };
  }, []);

  return <div>{prop}</div>;
}

export default ExampleComponent;
```

In this example:

- We use useState to initialize state.
- We use useEffect to mimic the behavior of lifecycle methods. We can control when they run by providing appropriate dependencies in the dependency arrays.
- We return a cleanup function from the effect to handle component unmounting.

## 17. Define Fragments?

Fragments in React provide a way to group multiple children elements without adding extra nodes to the DOM. They allow you to return multiple elements from a component's render method without needing to wrap them in a parent element like a "div". Fragments can be declared using either the <React.Fragment> syntax or the shorthand syntax <> and </>.

Example:

```typescript
import React from "react";

function MyComponent() {
  return (
    <>
      <h1>Heading 1</h1>
      <p>Paragraph 1</p>
      <p>Paragraph 2</p>
    </>
  );
}
```

## 18. What is redux?

Redux is an open-source JavaScript library used for managing the application state in JavaScript applications, primarily used with libraries like React or Angular for building user interfaces. It follows the principles of Flux architecture and is inspired by functional programming concepts.

Redux is commonly used in complex applications with large amounts of state that need to be shared across multiple components. It helps manage the complexity of state management and makes it easier to debug and maintain applications.

**Redux:**

1. Manages application state.
2. Inspired by Flux architecture.
3. Useful for complex apps with shared state.
4. Facilitates debugging and maintenance.

## 19. Explain core principles of Redux?

The core principles of Redux:

### Single Source of Truth:

Redux maintains the entire application state in a single store.

### State is Immutable:

State cannot be modified directly; instead, new state objects are created.

### State is Read-Only:

Components dispatch actions to modify the state; they cannot directly change it.

### Changes are Made with Pure Functions:

Reducers specify how the state should change in response to actions using pure functions.

### Changes are Made by Pure Reducers:

Reducers are pure functions that don't produce side effects or directly modify the state.

### Unidirectional Data Flow:

Data flows in one direction—from the store to components—ensuring a predictable flow of data changes.

## 20. Why we use redux over local storage?

- Handles complex state more effectively.
- Facilitates real-time updates across the application.
- Optimizes performance with efficient state management.
- Promotes a structured application architecture.
- Integrates seamlessly with popular front-end frameworks and libraries.

## 21. Explain about Mounting in Detail in React?

Mounting in React involves creating and inserting a component into the DOM. During this phase, several lifecycle methods are called:

- constructor(props): This is called when the component is created. It initializes state and binds event handlers.

- static getDerivedStateFromProps(props, state): This method is invoked right before rendering and is used to update the state based on initial props. It returns an object to update the state or null to update nothing.

- render(): This method is required and returns the JSX to be rendered to the DOM. It must be a pure function, meaning it doesn't modify the component's state.

- componentDidMount(): This method is called immediately after the component is inserted into the DOM. It is commonly used to perform side effects, such as data fetching or integrating with third-party libraries:

## 22. Explain about Updating in Detail in React?

In the updating phase in React, when a component's state or props change, several lifecycle methods are called. static getDerivedStateFromProps is called before rendering to update state based on props. shouldComponentUpdate determines whether the component should re-render, optimizing performance. render then outputs the updated JSX. getSnapshotBeforeUpdate allows capturing information before the DOM updates, and componentDidUpdate is called after the update, ideal for DOM operations or data fetching based on the new state or props. These methods help manage and optimize the component's behavior during updates.

**Updating in React:**

1. **static getDerivedStateFromProps()**: Used to update state based on props changes before rendering.
2. **shouldComponentUpdate()**: Determines if the component should re-render. Can optimize performance by preventing unnecessary renders.
3. **render()**: Renders the updated component UI.
4. **getSnapshotBeforeUpdate()**: Captures current DOM state before changes are applied. Useful for managing scrolling position or other UI interactions.
5. **componentDidUpdate()**: Invoked after component's updates are flushed to the DOM. Useful for side effects like data fetching or DOM manipulation after an update.

## 23. Explain about unMounting in Detail in React?

Unmounting in React refers to the process of removing a component from the DOM. This occurs when a component is no longer needed or when its parent component is re-rendered without including the child component. During unmounting, React performs cleanup tasks such as clearing timers, removing event listeners, and deallocating memory associated with the component. Unmounting is an essential part of the component lifecycle and helps in optimizing performance by freeing up resources when components are no longer in use.

## 24. Difference between componentdidMount, componentDidUpdate and UseEffect?

**componentDidMount():**

- Class component lifecycle method.
- Invoked after the component is mounted and rendered for the first time.
- Used for tasks like data fetching, setting up subscriptions, or initializing third-party libraries.

**componentDidUpdate():**

- Class component lifecycle method.
- Invoked after the component's updates are flushed to the DOM.
- Used for tasks like reacting to prop or state changes, updating the DOM in response to those changes, or fetching additional data.

**useEffect():**

- Hook in functional components.
- Invoked after the component is rendered or re-rendered.
- Combines the functionality of componentDidMount, componentDidUpdate, and componentWillUnmount.
- Used for performing side effects like data fetching, subscriptions, or DOM manipulation.
- Takes a function as its argument, which can optionally return a cleanup function to handle any necessary cleanup tasks.
- Can specify dependencies to control when the effect should be re-run.

## 25. Pass the data from Parent component to child component in React using an example.

```javascript
// ParentComponent.js
import React from 'react';
import ChildComponent from './ChildComponent';

function ParentComponent() {
  const data = "Hello from Parent";

  return (
    <div>
      <h2>Parent Component</h2>
      <ChildComponent data={data} />
    </div>
  );
}

export default ParentComponent;

// ChildComponent.js
import React from 'react';

function ChildComponent(props) {
  return (
    <div>
      <h3>Child Component</h3>
      <p>Data from Parent: {props.data}</p>
    </div>
  );
}

export default ChildComponent;
```

## 26. Design an increment counter.

```javascript
import React, { useState } from "react";

function IncrementCounter() {
  const [count, setCount] = useState(0);

  const increment = () => {
    setCount(count + 1);
  };

  return (
    <div>
      <h2>Increment Counter</h2>
      <p>Count: {count}</p>
      <button onClick={increment}>Increment</button>
    </div>
  );
}

export default IncrementCounter;
```

## 27. Explain closures in react.

Closures in React refer to the concept of inner functions maintaining access to variables from the outer function's scope even after the outer function has finished executing. They are commonly used for managing state, event handlers, and asynchronous operations.

For example, in React functional components using hooks like useState or useEffect, closures are created around the state variables returned by these hooks. This allows the state variables to persist across re-renders while maintaining their own separate instances.

## 28. How do you implement authorization in React?

- Implement user authentication and store authentication tokens or session data.
- Define protected routes that require authentication.
- Create a mechanism to check the user's authentication status.
- Implement logic to restrict access based on user roles or permissions.
- Display error messages or redirect unauthorized users.
- Ensure API calls include authentication tokens.
- Invalidate authentication tokens and redirect after logout.
- Test thoroughly and validate user input for security.

## 29. Why do we need Redux if we just declare states globally?

Redux provides predictable state management. It offers a single source of truth for the entire application state. Redux separates concerns, keeping business logic separate from presentation logic. It's optimized for performance and scalability. Redux DevTools enable powerful debugging and time traveling. Redux offers a rich ecosystem of middleware for extending functionality.

While declaring states globally may seem like a simple solution, using Redux offers several advantages:

1. **Predictable State Management**: Redux enforces a single source of truth for application state, making it easier to manage and debug complex state interactions.

2. **Centralized State**: Redux provides a centralized store for application state, allowing components to access and update state without passing props down through multiple levels of the component tree.

3. **State Immutability**: Redux encourages immutability, ensuring that state changes are predictable and traceable, which helps prevent bugs and side effects.

## 30. Create a web application in React Similar to Myntra page. You are given APIs to get the records.

```javascript
import React, { useState, useEffect } from "react";

function MyntraPage() {
  const [products, setProducts] = useState([]);

  useEffect(() => {
    // Fetch products from API
    fetch("https://api.example.com/products")
      .then((response) => response.json())
      .then((data) => setProducts(data))
      .catch((error) => console.error("Error fetching products:", error));
  }, []);

  return (
    <div>
      <h1>Myntra Page</h1>
      <div className="product-list">
        {products.map((product) => (
          <div key={product.id} className="product-item">
            <img src={product.image} alt={product.name} />
            <h2>{product.name}</h2>
            <p>{product.price}</p>
          </div>
        ))}
      </div>
    </div>
  );
}

export default MyntraPage;
```

## 31. If we have data of 1 lakh people and backend is sending the data without pagination, how will you optimise the rendering in frontend?

To optimize rendering a large dataset of 1 lakh people in the frontend without pagination:

- Use virtualization libraries like React Virtualized.
- Implement incremental rendering to load data in chunks.
- Memoize components to prevent unnecessary re-renders.
- Offload heavy tasks to web workers.
- Optimize data fetching and use client-side pagination.
- Use debouncing and throttling to limit UI updates.
- Lazy load images and media assets.
- Simplify component rendering to reduce overhead.

## 32. Explain lazy loading.

Lazy loading is a technique used to defer the loading of non-essential resources until they are needed, typically to improve performance and reduce initial page load times. In the context of web development, lazy loading is often applied to images, scripts, or other media assets that are not immediately visible or required when the page first loads.

## 33. How do you implement infinite scrolling?

```javascript
import React, { useState, useEffect, useRef } from "react";

function App() {
  const [items, setItems] = useState([]);
  const loader = useRef(null);

  useEffect(() => {
    // Simulate fetching data from an API
    const fetchData = () => {
      // Fetch data here and append to existing items
      // For demo purposes, just add dummy items
      const newItems = Array.from({ length: 10 }, (_, index) => ({
        id: items.length + index,
        content: `Item ${items.length + index + 1}`,
      }));
      setItems((prevItems) => [...prevItems, ...newItems]);
    };

    // Initialize Intersection Observer
    const observer = new IntersectionObserver(
      (entries) => {
        if (entries[0].isIntersecting) {
          fetchData();
        }
      },
      { threshold: 0.1 }
    );

    // Start observing the loader element
    if (loader.current) {
      observer.observe(loader.current);
    }

    // Clean up
    return () => observer.disconnect();
  }, [items]);

  return (
    <div>
      <h1>Infinite Scrolling Demo</h1>
      <div className="item-list">
        {items.map((item) => (
          <div key={item.id} className="item">
            {item.content}
          </div>
        ))}
        <div ref={loader} className="loader">
          Loading...
        </div>
      </div>
    </div>
  );
}

export default App;
```

## 34. Explain JSX in react.

JSX is a syntax extension in React for writing HTML-like code within JavaScript. It allows embedding JavaScript expressions and supports component composition.

```javascript
import React from "react";

function Greeting(props) {
  return (
    <div>
      <h1>Hello, {props.name}!</h1>
      <p>Welcome to my React app.</p>
    </div>
  );
}

export default Greeting;
```

## 35. Explain controlled and uncontrolled components in react.

1. Controlled Components: React manages the state of form inputs, updating them via state changes. Offers precise control over form data and behavior.
2. Uncontrolled Components: DOM manages the state of form inputs directly. Simpler to implement but less control and flexibility compared to controlled components.

Controlled components are ideal for complex forms requiring validation or synchronization, while uncontrolled components are suitable for simpler forms or integration with non-React code.

## 36. Why do we use key in react?

1. Efficient Updates: React uses the key attribute to optimize rendering by efficiently updating, adding, or removing elements in lists.
2. Preservation of State: key ensures correct preservation of component state, especially when elements are re-ordered or modified.
3. Performance Optimization: Using key improves the performance of rendering large lists by reducing unnecessary re-renders and DOM manipulations.

In summary, key is crucial for optimizing rendering performance and maintaining component state integrity in React applications, particularly when working with lists or collections of elements.

## 37. Explain context API in react.

The Context API in React allows sharing data between components without manually passing props. It involves creating a context with createContext(), providing data with a Provider, and consuming it with useContext() hook or Consumer component.

## 38. What are the different methods to optimise an application in react.

- Code Splitting: Split code into smaller chunks and load them dynamically.
- Lazy Loading: Load non-essential resources only when needed.
- Memoization: Cache components or function results to avoid unnecessary re-renders.
- Virtualization: Render only visible parts of large datasets.
- Server-Side Rendering (SSR): Generate HTML on the server for faster initial load.

## 39. Design a tab component which when clicked present the information about the particular tab. Only the active tab information should be visible.

```javascript
import React, { useState } from 'react';

const TabComponent = ({ tabs }) => {
  const [activeTab, setActiveTab] = useState(0);

  const handleTabClick = (index) => {
    setActiveTab(index);
  };

  return (
    <div className="tab-container">
      <div className="tabs">
        {tabs.map((tab, index) => (
          <div
            key={index}
            className={`tab ${index === activeTab ? 'active' : ''}`}
            onClick={() => handleTabClick(index)}
          >
            {tab.title}
          </div>
        ))}
      </div>
      <div className="tab-content">
        {tabs.map((tab, index) => (
          <div
            key={index}
            className={`tab-pane ${index === activeTab ? 'active' : ''}`}
          >
            {tab.content}
          </div>
        ))}
      </div>
    </div>
  );
};

export default TabComponent;

// Usage:
import React from 'react';
import TabComponent from './TabComponent';

const App = () => {
  const tabs = [
    {
      title: 'Tab 1',
      content: 'Content for Tab 1',
    },
    {
      title: 'Tab 2',
      content: 'Content for Tab 2',
    },
    {
      title: 'Tab 3',
      content: 'Content for Tab 3',
    },
  ];

  return (
    <div className="App">
      <TabComponent tabs={tabs} />
    </div>
  );
};

export default App;
```

## 40. How will you handle errors in React?

- Error Boundaries: Use special components to catch and handle errors in their child component tree.
- try-catch Blocks: Wrap critical code sections in try-catch blocks to handle errors locally.
- Error Handling Hooks: Use custom hooks to centralize error handling logic.
- Error Reporting: Implement error reporting to log errors for debugging.
- Displaying Error Messages: Show informative messages or fallback UI components to users.
- Testing for Errors: Write tests to ensure error handling logic works as expected.

## 41. In a React application utilizing Redux for state management, please describe how you would accomplish the following two tasks:

### 1. Fetching data from an API and integrating it into a component using Redux.

### 2. Implementing a feature where clicking on a row of data opens that specific row in a new browser tab.

1. Fetching Data from an API and Integrating it into a Component using Redux:

- Define an action creator to fetch data from the API. This action creator can make an asynchronous API call using a library like Axios or fetch.
- Dispatch the action to fetch data from your component. This action will trigger an API call and update the Redux store with the fetched data.
- Create a reducer to handle the action dispatched by the action creator. Update the Redux store state with the fetched data.
- Connect your component to the Redux store using the connect function or hooks like useSelector and useDispatch. Map the required data from the Redux store state to the component's props.
- Render the fetched data in your component using the props passed from the Redux store.

2. Implementing a Feature where Clicking on a Row of Data Opens that Specific Row in a New Browser Tab:

- Define an action creator to handle the click event on the row of data. This action creator can take the row data as a parameter and dispatch an action to open a new browser tab with the specific row data.
- Create a reducer to handle the action dispatched by the action creator. Update the Redux store state with the data of the row that needs to be opened in a new tab.
- Connect your component to the Redux store and map the action creator to the component's props.
- Add an event handler to the row of data in your component. When clicked, call the action creator with the data of the clicked row.
- In the action creator, use the window.open method to open a new browser tab with the specific row data.

## 42. How will you implement caching in React?

```javascript
// Set data in localStorage
localStorage.setItem("key", JSON.stringify(data));

// Get data from localStorage
const cachedData = JSON.parse(localStorage.getItem("key"));
```

This code snippet stores data in localStorage using setItem() and retrieves it using getItem(). The data is serialized to JSON format before storing and parsed back to JavaScript objects after retrieval.

## 43. What is higher order components in react with examples?

Higher-order components (HOCs) are functions that take a component and return a new component with enhanced functionality. They are a powerful pattern in React for code reuse, logic abstraction, and composition.

Higher-order components are commonly used for cross-cutting concerns like logging, authentication, routing, or state management. They allow you to encapsulate and share logic across multiple components without introducing unnecessary complexity or repeating code.

## 44. Describe the purpose of state and props in React components.

State manages dynamic data within a component and can be updated with useState in functional components or this.setState in class components.

Props pass data from parent to child components and are immutable. Accessed via function arguments in functional components or this.props in class components. Example:

## 45. How does Webpack facilitate the conversion of HTML files, and what is its role in a modern web development workflow?

Webpack, a module bundler, plays a crucial role in modern web development workflows:

- Module Bundling: Bundles JavaScript files and their dependencies into a single or multiple output files.

- Asset Management: Handles processing and bundling of various assets like HTML, CSS, images, and fonts.

- HTML Conversion: Utilizes loaders like html-loader to convert HTML files into strings or DOM objects, and plugins like HtmlWebpackPlugin to generate optimized HTML files with injected script tags.

- Development Server: Provides a local server with live reloading via webpack-dev-server for faster development.

- Code Splitting: Splits code into smaller chunks for efficient loading, reducing initial load times.

## 46. Describe the different methods for transferring data from a parent component to a child component in React.

- Props: Pass data as attributes to the child component when it's rendered. Access the data in the child component via the props object.

- Context API: Share data across the component tree without manually passing props through each level. Create a context in a parent component and provide the context value to child components using Provider. Access the context value in child components using useContext or Consumer.

- Ref: Provide a way to access the DOM nodes or React elements created in the render method. Can also be used for passing data or methods from parent to child components. Create a ref in the parent component and pass it as a prop to the child component.

## 47. What is Server-Side Rendering (SSR) in React, and why might you choose to use it in your application?

Server-Side Rendering (SSR) in React is a technique where the HTML of a React application is generated on the server and sent to the client, rather than being rendered on the client side using JavaScript. Here's why you might choose to use SSR in your application:

**Improved Performance**: The initial page load is faster because the HTML is already rendered on the server and sent to the client, reducing the time it takes for the user to see the content.

**Better SEO**: Search engines can crawl and index the fully rendered HTML, improving the search engine optimization (SEO) of your application. This is particularly important for content-heavy websites that rely on organic search traffic.

**Faster Time to Interactive**: Users can interact with the content faster because the server-rendered HTML is displayed while the JavaScript bundle is still being downloaded and executed.

## 48. What is Next.js, and how does it simplify server-side rendering in React applications?

Next.js is a popular React framework that provides a variety of features to simplify the development of React applications, including built-in support for server-side rendering (SSR). Here's how Next.js simplifies SSR in React applications:

**Out-of-the-Box SSR**: Next.js automatically handles SSR for your React components. When a request is made to the server, Next.js pre-renders the page on the server and sends the fully rendered HTML to the client. This reduces the complexity of setting up SSR manually.

**API Routes**: Next.js allows you to create API endpoints directly within your application. This helps in fetching data server-side without the need for a separate backend service.

**File-Based Routing**: With Next.js, routing is based on the file structure within the pages directory. Each file in this directory automatically becomes a route, making it easier to manage and understand the application's routes.

## 49. How can you perform unit testing in a React application?

To perform unit testing in a React application:

- Use Jest and React Testing Library: These tools are commonly used for testing React applications.
- Install Libraries: Install Jest and React Testing Library using npm.
- Write Tests: Create test files alongside your components and use functions from React Testing Library to render components, simulate user interactions, and make assertions.
- Run Tests: Use npm test to run your tests and check the results.

## 50. Error boundaries in React.

Error boundaries in React are special components that catch JavaScript errors anywhere in their child component tree, log those errors, and display a fallback UI instead of crashing the whole component tree. Error boundaries are defined using either class components or, with React 16.8 and later, functional components with hooks.

## 51. What are CSS preprocessors like SASS or LESS, and how can they be integrated with a React project?

To integrate CSS preprocessors like SASS or LESS with a React project:

- Install the preprocessor and loaders using npm or yarn.
- Configure webpack to use the respective loader for SASS or LESS files.
- Import SASS or LESS files directly into your JavaScript/React components.
- Start writing SASS or LESS code in your project's stylesheets, using features like variables, mixins, nesting, etc., for more maintainable and modular CSS.

## 52. Explain the concept of memoization and how it can be used to optimize functional components in React?

Memoization is a technique used to optimize function performance by caching the results of expensive function calls and returning the cached result when the same inputs occur again. In React, memoization is commonly applied to functional components to prevent unnecessary re-renders.

In React, the React.memo higher-order component is used for memoization. It works similarly to React.PureComponent for class components. When a functional component wrapped with React.memo receives the same props, it re-renders using the cached result instead of recomputing the rendering logic.

This optimization technique is beneficial for improving the performance of React applications, especially for components that receive the same props but do not need to re-render. By reducing unnecessary re-renders, memoization helps in optimizing the rendering process and enhancing the overall performance of the application.

## 53. How can you handle routing in a React application?

Routing in a React application can be handled using a library called react-router-dom. This library allows you to define multiple routes in your application, each leading to different components, enabling a single-page application (SPA) experience.
Example:

```javascript
import React from "react";
import { BrowserRouter as Router, Route, Switch } from "react-router-dom";
import Home from "./Home";
import About from "./About";
import NotFound from "./NotFound";

function App() {
  return (
    <Router>
      <Switch>
        <Route exact path="/" component={Home} />
        <Route path="/about" component={About} />
        <Route component={NotFound} />
      </Switch>
    </Router>
  );
}

export default App;
```

## 54. What are the key differences between React and React Native?

React is for building web applications, while React Native is for building mobile applications (iOS and Android). React uses HTML elements and CSS for styling, whereas React Native uses native mobile components and JavaScript-based styles. React leverages web libraries like react-router, while React Native uses mobile-specific libraries like react-navigation.

React runs in a browser, but React Native requires platform-specific adjustments and runs on mobile devices. React interacts with browser APIs, and React Native interacts with mobile APIs. Development tools for React include standard web tools, while React Native uses tools like Xcode and Android Studio. React's performance depends on the browser, whereas React Native's performance is closer to native.

## 55. Describe the concept of component composition in React. How can you use it to create complex user interfaces from smaller, reusable components?

Component composition in React refers to the practice of building complex user interfaces by combining smaller, reusable components together. It follows the principle of breaking down the UI into smaller, manageable pieces, each responsible for a specific functionality or visual aspect.

- Break Down UI: Divide the UI into smaller, manageable components, each with a specific responsibility.
- Reusable Components: Design components to be reusable across different parts of the application.
- Nesting Components: Combine components by nesting them within each other to form complex structures.
- Props for Communication: Pass data and event handlers between components using props to ensure they work together seamlessly.
- Composition over Inheritance: Favor composition to extend functionality rather than using inheritance, keeping components simpler and more flexible.

## 56. Create a React component for a counter that displays a number and allows users to increment or decrement it with two buttons.

- The counter should start at 0 when the component is first rendered.
- Display the current count on the screen.
- Implement two buttons, one for incrementing the count and one for decrementing it.
- Clicking the "Increment" button should increase the count by 1.
- Clicking the "Decrement" button should decrease the count by 1.

```javascript
import React, { useState } from "react";

function Counter() {
  const [count, setCount] = useState(0);

  return (
    <div>
      <h1>{count}</h1>
      <button onClick={() => setCount(count + 1)}>Increment</button>
      <button onClick={() => setCount(count - 1)}>Decrement</button>
    </div>
  );
}

export default Counter;
```

## 57. When and why would you use the useCallback hook in a React component ?

You would use the useCallback hook in a React component when you want to memoize a function to prevent unnecessary re-creations of that function on every render. This can improve performance, especially when passing the function as a prop to child components or when using it in dependencies of other hooks like useEffect.

Prevents unnecessary re-renders and improves performance by ensuring the same function instance is used across renders. Makes component behavior more predictable by preventing inadvertent function re-creations.

## 58. What are React hooks, and why were they introduced in React?

React hooks are functions that let you use state and other React features without writing a class. They were introduced in React 16.8 to simplify state management and side-effect handling in functional components, making it easier to share logic between components and improve code readability and reusability.

### Common hooks include:

- useState: Manages state in a functional component.
- useEffect: Performs side effects in a functional component (similar to lifecycle methods).
- useContext: Consumes context values without needing a Consumer component.
- useReducer: Manages complex state logic with a reducer function (similar to Redux).
- useMemo and useCallback: Optimize performance by memoizing values and functions.

## 59. Explain strategies for optimising the search functionality on a web page.

Optimizing search functionality on a web page involves improving both the efficiency and user experience of the search process. Here are some strategies to achieve this:

1. **Debouncing and Throttling**: Implement debouncing or throttling for search input to reduce the number of API calls. Debouncing delays the API call until the user has stopped typing for a specified time, while throttling limits the number of calls within a certain timeframe.

2. **Autocomplete and Suggestions**: Provide real-time suggestions as the user types. This can be done using pre-fetched data or querying the server with each keystroke (with debouncing). This helps users find what they are looking for faster and reduces the number of full searches.

3. **Indexing**: Use search indexes to speed up query responses. Tools like Elasticsearch, Solr, or Algolia can index your data and provide fast search capabilities. Indexes should be updated regularly to ensure they reflect the most current data.

4. **Caching**: Cache frequent search results to reduce the load on your server and speed up response times for popular queries. Use mechanisms like in-memory caching or edge caching with CDNs.

5. **Optimized Queries**: Ensure your search queries are optimized. This includes using proper indexing in your database, writing efficient SQL queries, and utilizing full-text search features provided by your database system.

## 60. Discuss the lifecycle of a React component. Describe the different phases in a component's lifecycle and explain when lifecycle methods like componentDidMount and componentWillUnmount are called ?

In React, a component's lifecycle consists of three main phases: mounting, updating, and unmounting. Each phase has specific methods that allow developers to perform actions at different points in the component's existence.

- Mounting Lifecycle Methods: These methods are called when an instance of a component is being created and inserted into the DOM.

- Updating Lifecycle Methods: These methods are called when a component is being re-rendered due to changes in props or state.

- Unmounting Lifecycle Method: This method is called when a component is being removed from the DOM.

## 61. Create a React-based book library application with CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations. You should implement the following features:

1. Display a list of books with their titles, authors, and genres.
2. Add a new book to the library with details.
3. Edit the details of an existing book.
4. Delete a book from the library.
5. Search for books by title, author, or genre.

```javascript
import React, { useState } from "react";

function BookLibrary() {
  const [books, setBooks] = useState([]);
  const [newBook, setNewBook] = useState({ title: "", author: "", genre: "" });
  const [searchTerm, setSearchTerm] = useState("");

  // Function to add a new book
  const addBook = () => {
    setBooks([...books, newBook]);
    setNewBook({ title: "", author: "", genre: "" });
  };

  // Function to edit a book
  const editBook = (index, updatedBook) => {
    const updatedBooks = [...books];
    updatedBooks[index] = updatedBook;
    setBooks(updatedBooks);
  };

  // Function to delete a book
  const deleteBook = (index) => {
    const updatedBooks = books.filter((_, i) => i !== index);
    setBooks(updatedBooks);
  };

  // Function to handle search
  const handleSearch = (event) => {
    setSearchTerm(event.target.value);
  };

  // Filter books based on search term
  const filteredBooks = books.filter(
    (book) =>
      book.title.toLowerCase().includes(searchTerm.toLowerCase()) ||
      book.author.toLowerCase().includes(searchTerm.toLowerCase()) ||
      book.genre.toLowerCase().includes(searchTerm.toLowerCase())
  );

  return (
    <div>
      <h1>Book Library</h1>
      <input
        type="text"
        placeholder="Search..."
        value={searchTerm}
        onChange={handleSearch}
      />
      <ul>
        {filteredBooks.map((book, index) => (
          <li key={index}>
            <span>{book.title}</span>
            <span>{book.author}</span>
            <span>{book.genre}</span>
            <button
              onClick={() =>
                editBook(index, {
                  title: "Updated Title",
                  author: "Updated Author",
                  genre: "Updated Genre",
                })
              }
            >
              Edit
            </button>
            <button onClick={() => deleteBook(index)}>Delete</button>
          </li>
        ))}
      </ul>
      <div>
        <h2>Add New Book</h2>
        <input
          type="text"
          placeholder="Title"
          value={newBook.title}
          onChange={(e) => setNewBook({ ...newBook, title: e.target.value })}
        />
        <input
          type="text"
          placeholder="Author"
          value={newBook.author}
          onChange={(e) => setNewBook({ ...newBook, author: e.target.value })}
        />
        <input
          type="text"
          placeholder="Genre"
          value={newBook.genre}
          onChange={(e) => setNewBook({ ...newBook, genre: e.target.value })}
        />
        <button onClick={addBook}>Add Book</button>
      </div>
    </div>
  );
}

export default BookLibrary;
```

## 62. You have access to an API that provides data about products. Design and implement a React component that fetches this data and displays it in a tabular format. Your component should allow users to sort and filter the data. Describe how you would structure and code this component, and what considerations you would take into account when dealing with data fetching and rendering in a web application.

When designing components for this purpose, it's essential to consider both data fetching and rendering aspects. Data fetching typically involves asynchronous operations, often handled using lifecycle methods or hooks like useEffect in React. These methods ensure that data is fetched when the component mounts and re-fetches if needed due to changes in dependencies. Error handling is crucial during data fetching, ensuring graceful degradation if the request fails.

Once data is obtained, rendering it in a clear and user-friendly format becomes important. Components should present the data logically, often in structured formats like tables or lists. Additionally, considering user interactions such as sorting and filtering can enhance the usability of the component. Overall, a well-designed component for displaying API data efficiently manages data fetching, error handling, and rendering to provide a seamless user experience.

```javascript
import React, { useState, useEffect } from "react";

function ProductTable() {
  const [products, setProducts] = useState([]);
  const [loading, setLoading] = useState(true);
  const [error, setError] = useState(null);

  useEffect(() => {
    const fetchData = async () => {
      try {
        const response = await fetch("API_ENDPOINT");
        const data = await response.json();
        setProducts(data);
        setLoading(false);
      } catch (error) {
        setError(error.message);
        setLoading(false);
      }
    };

    fetchData();
  }, []);

  if (loading) {
    return <div>Loading...</div>;
  }

  if (error) {
    return <div>Error: {error}</div>;
  }

  return (
    <table>
      <thead>
        <tr>
          <th>Product Name</th>
          <th>Price</th>
          {/* Add more table headers as needed */}
        </tr>
      </thead>
      <tbody>
        {products.map((product, index) => (
          <tr key={index}>
            <td>{product.name}</td>
            <td>{product.price}</td>
            {/* Add more table cells for other product details */}
          </tr>
        ))}
      </tbody>
    </table>
  );
}

export default ProductTable;
```

## 63. You have an API that provides a large dataset of information. Your task is to design a web page that displays this data in a table format, with a constraint of showing only 100 entries per page.How would you approach this task, and what technologies or techniques would you use to achieve this user-friendly presentation of the data?

To achieve a user-friendly presentation of a large dataset in a table format with a constraint of showing only 100 entries per page, I would employ pagination techniques. Pagination divides the dataset into manageable chunks, allowing users to navigate through pages to view the data incrementally. This approach prevents overwhelming the user with excessive information on a single page and improves page load times. Technologies such as React and libraries like React Table can facilitate the implementation of pagination functionality.

```javascript
import React, { useState, useEffect } from "react";

function DataTable() {
  const [currentPage, setCurrentPage] = useState(1);
  const [data, setData] = useState([]);
  const pageSize = 100;

  useEffect(() => {
    // Fetch data for the current page from the API
    // Example: fetch(`API_ENDPOINT?page=${currentPage}&pageSize=${pageSize}`)
    // Then, setData with the fetched data
  }, [currentPage]);

  // Calculate total number of pages based on total data count
  const totalPages = Math.ceil(data.length / pageSize);

  // Slice the data array to display only the current page's data
  const startIndex = (currentPage - 1) * pageSize;
  const endIndex = Math.min(startIndex + pageSize, data.length);
  const currentPageData = data.slice(startIndex, endIndex);

  // Function to handle page navigation
  const goToPage = (page) => {
    setCurrentPage(page);
  };

  return (
    <div>
      <table>
        {/* Render table headers */}
        <tbody>
          {currentPageData.map((entry, index) => ({
            /* Render table rows for current page data */
          }))}
        </tbody>
      </table>
      {/* Render pagination controls */}
      <div>
        <button
          onClick={() => goToPage(currentPage - 1)}
          disabled={currentPage === 1}
        >
          Previous
        </button>
        <span>
          {currentPage} of {totalPages}
        </span>
        <button
          onClick={() => goToPage(currentPage + 1)}
          disabled={currentPage === totalPages}
        >
          Next
        </button>
      </div>
    </div>
  );
}

export default DataTable;
```

## 64. Explain the fundamental differences between client-side rendering (CSR) and server-side rendering (SSR) in web applications. How do these two approaches impact aspects such as initial page load, search engine optimization (SEO), and user experience? Provide specific use cases where one approach might be more advantageous than the other.

Client-side rendering (CSR) involves loading a minimal HTML page and using JavaScript to fetch data and render content on the client side. It offers fast subsequent page transitions and rich user interactions but may result in slower initial page load times and pose challenges for SEO and accessibility.

Server-side rendering (SSR) generates complete HTML content on the server and sends it to the browser, resulting in faster initial page loads, better SEO, and improved accessibility. However, it can lead to higher server load and limited client-side interactivity.

CSR is advantageous for complex, interactive applications like real-time dashboards, while SSR is preferable for content-heavy websites, blogs, and e-commerce platforms where SEO and initial page load times are critical.

## 65. Design a React component with five buttons.Implement a feature that changes the color of a button when clicked. Ensure the color change is visually appealing and intuitive. Allow users to reset all button colors.

```javascript
import React, { useState } from "react";

function ColorfulButtons() {
  const [buttonColors, setButtonColors] = useState([
    "#FF5733",
    "#33FF57",
    "#3357FF",
    "#FF33E6",
    "#E6FF33",
  ]);

  // Function to change the color of a button
  const changeColor = (index) => {
    const updatedColors = [...buttonColors];
    updatedColors[index] = getRandomColor();
    setButtonColors(updatedColors);
  };

  // Function to reset all button colors
  const resetColors = () => {
    const defaultColors = [
      "#FF5733",
      "#33FF57",
      "#3357FF",
      "#FF33E6",
      "#E6FF33",
    ];
    setButtonColors(defaultColors);
  };

  // Function to generate a random color
  const getRandomColor = () => {
    const letters = "0123456789ABCDEF";
    let color = "#";
    for (let i = 0; i < 6; i++) {
      color += letters[Math.floor(Math.random() * 16)];
    }
    return color;
  };

  return (
    <div>
      <h2>Colorful Buttons</h2>
      <div className="button-container">
        {buttonColors.map((color, index) => (
          <button
            key={index}
            style={{ backgroundColor: color }}
            onClick={() => changeColor(index)}
          >
            Button {index + 1}
          </button>
        ))}
      </div>
      <button onClick={resetColors}>Reset All Colors</button>
    </div>
  );
}

export default ColorfulButtons;
```

## 66. Create a React component for a shopping cart. Design a mechanism to add and remove products dynamically. Display the total quantity and price of items in the cart. Ensure a smooth user experience with real-time updates.

```javascript
import React, { useState } from "react";

function ShoppingCart() {
  const [cartItems, setCartItems] = useState([]);

  // Function to add a product to the cart
  const addToCart = (product) => {
    const updatedCartItems = [...cartItems, product];
    setCartItems(updatedCartItems);
  };

  // Function to remove a product from the cart
  const removeFromCart = (index) => {
    const updatedCartItems = [...cartItems];
    updatedCartItems.splice(index, 1);
    setCartItems(updatedCartItems);
  };

  // Calculate total quantity of items in the cart
  const totalQuantity = cartItems.length;

  // Calculate total price of items in the cart
  const totalPrice = cartItems.reduce((acc, curr) => acc + curr.price, 0);

  return (
    <div>
      <h2>Shopping Cart</h2>
      <div>
        {/* Display products in the cart */}
        {cartItems.map((item, index) => (
          <div key={index}>
            <span>
              {item.name} - ${item.price}
            </span>
            <button onClick={() => removeFromCart(index)}>Remove</button>
          </div>
        ))}
      </div>
      {/* Display total quantity and price */}
      <div>
        <p>Total Quantity: {totalQuantity}</p>
        <p>Total Price: ${totalPrice.toFixed(2)}</p>
      </div>
      {/* Add products to the cart */}
      <button onClick={() => addToCart({ name: "Product 1", price: 10 })}>
        Add Product 1
      </button>
      <button onClick={() => addToCart({ name: "Product 2", price: 20 })}>
        Add Product 2
      </button>
    </div>
  );
}

export default ShoppingCart;
```

## 67. Discuss best practices for optimizing change detection when working with complex component hierarchies.

Optimizing change detection in complex component hierarchies is crucial for maintaining performance in React applications. Here are some best practices to consider:

- Use PureComponent or React.memo: Utilize React's PureComponent class or the React.memo higher-order component to prevent unnecessary re-renders. These components perform a shallow comparison of props and state, preventing re-rendering when no changes occur. This is particularly effective for functional components or class components that don't rely on external state management libraries.

- Memoize Expensive Computations: Memoization techniques, such as caching the result of expensive computations using libraries like memoize-one, can improve performance by preventing redundant calculations during re-renders. This is especially beneficial for components that perform complex computations or data transformations based on props or state.

- Avoid Passing Unnecessary Props: Minimize the number of props passed down the component hierarchy to reduce the likelihood of unnecessary re-renders. If a prop is not used by a component, avoid passing it down or destructure only the required props.

- Use Functional Components: Functional components with hooks offer better performance compared to class components in many cases. Hooks allow for more granular control over component state and lifecycle, resulting in optimized rendering behavior.

- Split Components Into Smaller Units: Break down complex component hierarchies into smaller, more manageable units. This facilitates better separation of concerns and enables more efficient change detection by React. It also promotes reusability and maintainability of components.

## 68. Detail your approach to testing applications, covering unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end testing. Discuss tools and methodologies employed.

Testing applications involves three main types of tests: unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end (E2E) tests.

### Unit Tests:

- Purpose: Test individual units of code in isolation.
- Tools: Jest, Pytest, Chai.
- Methodologies: Mocking, stubbing, assertion libraries.

### Integration Tests:

- Purpose: Verify interactions between different units of code.
- Tools: Same as unit tests, but focus on integration points.
- Approach: Test data flows, API interactions, and component communication.

### End-to-End (E2E) Tests:

- Purpose: Validate application functionality from the user's perspective.
- Tools: Cypress, Selenium, Puppeteer.
- Approach: Simulate user actions, test user flows, and critical paths.

## 69. Describe how you ensure the security of your react applications, covering topics like data protection, authentication, and securing against common web vulnerabilities.

To ensure security in React applications:

1. **Data Protection**: Use HTTPS, validate and sanitize input, implement access controls, and encrypt sensitive data.

2. **Authentication**: Employ secure authentication methods, enforce strong password policies, implement MFA, and manage sessions securely.

3. **Securing Against Common Web Vulnerabilities**: Protect against XSS with input validation and CSP, prevent CSRF with tokens and origin validation, guard against clickjacking, and use security headers.

4. **Security Testing**: Conduct static code analysis, dynamic security testing, and regular security audits to identify and address vulnerabilities.

## 70. Could you define and explain the concept of progressive rendering?

Progressive rendering is a web performance optimization technique that involves delivering content to users gradually as it becomes available, rather than waiting for the entire page to load before displaying anything. This approach improves perceived performance and user experience by providing users with a usable interface and content quickly, even if the entire page or application has not finished loading.

With progressive rendering, the browser prioritizes rendering critical content, such as text, images, or interactive elements, first. While the critical content is being rendered, the browser continues to load and render additional content, such as images, scripts, or stylesheets, in the background. By displaying content incrementally, progressive rendering improves the perceived performance of web pages or applications.

## 71. What role does the render method play in React?

The 'render()' method in React is responsible for returning the JSX (JavaScript XML) that defines the UI of a component. It determines what will be displayed on the screen based on the current state and props of the component. The 'render()' method is called whenever the state or props of the component change, triggering a re-render of the component and its child components if necessary. It is a required method for class components and is implicitly used in functional components to define their output. The return value of the 'render()' method is typically a hierarchy of React elements, which ultimately gets converted into HTML elements and displayed in the browser.

```javascript
// Example:
class MyComponent extends React.Component {
  render() {
    return <div>Hello, World!</div>;
  }
}
```

## 72. What is the significance of “Concurrent Rendering” in React, and how does it function?

Concurrent rendering is a significant feature introduced in React to improve the performance and responsiveness of user interfaces, particularly for large and complex applications. It allows React to work on multiple tasks concurrently, prioritizing high-priority updates and ensuring smooth user interactions, even when the application is performing computationally intensive tasks.

Here's the significance and functionality of concurrent rendering:

- Improved Responsiveness: Concurrent rendering enables React to interrupt rendering work on lower-priority updates and switch to higher-priority tasks, such as user interactions or critical updates. This ensures that the application remains responsive and maintains a smooth user experience, even during heavy rendering or computational tasks.

- Prioritization of Updates: Concurrent rendering introduces the concept of priority levels to React's rendering process. It allows React to prioritize updates based on their importance, ensuring that critical updates, such as user input or animations, are processed with higher priority than non-essential updates.

- Time Slicing: Concurrent rendering utilizes a technique called time slicing, which divides rendering work into smaller, incremental units called "time slices." React can work on these time slices progressively, interleaving them with other tasks and ensuring that no single task monopolizes the main thread for too long. This prevents the UI from becoming unresponsive or blocking user interactions.

## 73. Make a form and write validation in reactJs?

```javascript
import React, { useState } from "react";

function FormWithValidation() {
  const [formData, setFormData] = useState({
    name: "",
    email: "",
    password: "",
    confirmPassword: "",
  });
  const [errors, setErrors] = useState({});

  const handleChange = (e) => {
    const { name, value } = e.target;
    setFormData({
      ...formData,
      [name]: value,
    });
  };

  const handleSubmit = (e) => {
    e.preventDefault();
    const validationErrors = validateForm(formData);
    if (Object.keys(validationErrors).length === 0) {
      // Form is valid, proceed with submission
      console.log("Form submitted:", formData);
    } else {
      // Form is invalid, display validation errors
      setErrors(validationErrors);
    }
  };

  const validateForm = (formData) => {
    let errors = {};
    if (!formData.name.trim()) {
      errors.name = "Name is required";
    }
    if (!formData.email.trim()) {
      errors.email = "Email is required";
    } else if (!/\S+@\S+\.\S+/.test(formData.email)) {
      errors.email = "Email is invalid";
    }
    if (!formData.password.trim()) {
      errors.password = "Password is required";
    } else if (formData.password.length < 6) {
      errors.password = "Password must be at least 6 characters long";
    }
    if (formData.password !== formData.confirmPassword) {
      errors.confirmPassword = "Passwords do not match";
    }
    return errors;
  };

  return (
    <div>
      <h2>Form with Validation</h2>
      <form onSubmit={handleSubmit}>
        <div>
          <label>Name:</label>
          <input
            type="text"
            name="name"
            value={formData.name}
            onChange={handleChange}
          />
          {errors.name && <span className="error">{errors.name}</span>}
        </div>
        <div>
          <label>Email:</label>
          <input
            type="email"
            name="email"
            value={formData.email}
            onChange={handleChange}
          />
          {errors.email && <span className="error">{errors.email}</span>}
        </div>
        <div>
          <label>Password:</label>
          <input
            type="password"
            name="password"
            value={formData.password}
            onChange={handleChange}
          />
          {errors.password && <span className="error">{errors.password}</span>}
        </div>
        <div>
          <label>Confirm Password:</label>
          <input
            type="password"
            name="confirmPassword"
            value={formData.confirmPassword}
            onChange={handleChange}
          />
          {errors.confirmPassword && (
            <span className="error">{errors.confirmPassword}</span>
          )}
        </div>
        <button type="submit">Submit</button>
      </form>
    </div>
  );
}

export default FormWithValidation;
```

## 74. Design a chessboard application using React with the following milestones:

1. Milestone 1: Design a Chessboard Implement a React component to render a chessboard. The chessboard should have an 8x8 grid with alternating black and white squares, following the standard chessboard pattern.
2. Milestone 2: Place a Pawn Anywhere on the Board Allow users to place a single pawn anywhere on the chessboard by clicking on a square. When a square is clicked, a pawn should appear on that square.
3. Milestone 3: Place Multiple Pawns Extend the application to support placing multiple pawns on the chessboard. Users should be able to place additional pawns on different squares as desired.
4. Milestone 4: Move Multiple Pawns with Drag and Drop Enhance the application to enable users to move multiple pawns using drag and drop. Users should be able to click and drag a pawn from one square to another, effectively moving the pawn to the new position on the chessboard.

**Follow-up Question: Explain the usage of useEffect and useState() in React and how they are beneficial in this chessboard application.**

- `useState()`: It is a React hook used for state management within functional components. By using useState(), I was able to create and maintain the state of the chessboard, such as keeping track of pawn positions, board changes, etc.
- `useEffect()`: This hook enables performing side effects in functional components, like updating the state after a component has rendered. In the chessboard application, useEffect() helped me update the board whenever there was a change in the state (e.g., pawn placement or movement).

```javascript
import React, { useState } from 'react';
import './Chessboard.css';

// Chessboard component
function Chessboard() {
  const [pawns, setPawns] = useState([]);

  // Function to handle placing a pawn on the board
  const placePawn = (row, col) => {
    setPawns([...pawns, { row, col }]);
  };

  // Function to handle moving a pawn on the board
  const movePawn = (index, newRow, newCol) => {
    const updatedPawns = [...pawns];
    updatedPawns[index] = { row: newRow, col: newCol };
    setPawns(updatedPawns);
  };

  // Render the chessboard grid
  const renderChessboard = () => {
    const squares = [];
    for (let row = 0; row < 8; row++) {
      for (let col = 0; col < 8; col++) {
        const isBlackSquare = (row + col) % 2 === 1;
        const hasPawn = pawns.some((pawn) => pawn.row === row && pawn.col === col);
        const squareClass = isBlackSquare ? 'black-square' : 'white-square';
        squares.push(
          <div key={`${row}-${col}`} className={`square ${squareClass}`} onClick={() => placePawn(row, col)}>
            {hasPawn && <div className="pawn" />}
          </div>
        );
      }
    }
    return squares;
  };

  return (
    <div className="chessboard">
      {renderChessboard()}
    </div>
  );
}

export default Chessboard;

// Styles
.chessboard {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(8, 50px);
  grid-template-rows: repeat(8, 50px);
}

.square {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border: 1px solid #000;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.black-square {
  background-color: #888;
}

.white-square {
  background-color: #fff;
}

.pawn {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  background-color: #000;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

```

## 75. Student Registration:-

### Create a student registration page.

### Fields:- first name, last name, dob, email, phone number, state, city, pincode, password, confirm password, profile image.

### State city value are master driven, city master must have the reference of State master.

### Apply all the necessary validation on input at front-end & server side both.

### Entry with same phone number or email not allowed.

### Create a list page for admin to check the details by various filter like date range, phone number , email, name.

### Allow admin to edit/delete the student entry.

```javascript
import React, { useState } from "react";

function StudentRegistration() {
  const [formData, setFormData] = useState({
    firstName: "",
    lastName: "",
    dob: "",
    email: "",
    phoneNumber: "",
    state: "",
    city: "",
    pincode: "",
    password: "",
    confirmPassword: "",
    profileImage: null,
  });
  const [errors, setErrors] = useState({});

  const handleChange = (e) => {
    const { name, value } = e.target;
    setFormData({
      ...formData,
      [name]: value,
    });
  };

  const handleSubmit = (e) => {
    e.preventDefault();
    const validationErrors = validateForm(formData);
    if (Object.keys(validationErrors).length === 0) {
      // Send form data to backend for registration
      console.log("Form submitted:", formData);
    } else {
      setErrors(validationErrors);
    }
  };

  const validateForm = (formData) => {
    let errors = {};
    // Implement validation logic for each field
    return errors;
  };

  return (
    <div>
      <h2>Student Registration</h2>
      <form onSubmit={handleSubmit}>
        <div>
          <label>First Name:</label>
          <input
            type="text"
            name="firstName"
            value={formData.firstName}
            onChange={handleChange}
          />
          {errors.firstName && (
            <span className="error">{errors.firstName}</span>
          )}
        </div>
        {/* Repeat for other fields */}
        <button type="submit">Register</button>
      </form>
    </div>
  );
}

export default StudentRegistration;
```

## Problem Statement: Build a Stopwatch Widget

### Description

Create a stopwatch widget that tracks and displays the elapsed time. The widget should include a timer display and two buttons below it: "Start/Stop" and "Reset."

### Requirements

- **Start/Stop Button**: This button should toggle the stopwatch between running and paused states. If the timer is running, clicking this button should stop it, and if the timer is stopped, clicking this button should start it.
- **Reset Button**: Clicking this button should reset the timer back to 0 and stop the stopwatch if it is running.
- **Timer Display**: The timer should show the total elapsed time, including seconds and milliseconds.

### Solution
```jsx=
import { useState, useRef } from "react";

export default function Stopwatch() {
  const [time, setTime] = useState(0);
  const [isRunning, setIsRunning] = useState(false);
  const intervalRef = useRef(null);

  const startStopHandler = () => {
    if (isRunning) {
      clearInterval(intervalRef.current);
    } else {
      const startTime = Date.now() - time;
      intervalRef.current = setInterval(() => {
        setTime(Date.now() - startTime);
      }, 10); // Update every 10 milliseconds
    }
    setIsRunning(!isRunning);
  };

  const resetHandler = () => {
    clearInterval(intervalRef.current);
    setTime(0);
    setIsRunning(false);
  };

  const formatTime = (time) => {
    const milliseconds = ("0" + (Math.floor(time / 10) % 100)).slice(-2);
    const seconds = ("0" + (Math.floor(time / 1000) % 60)).slice(-2);
    const minutes = ("0" + (Math.floor(time / 60000) % 60)).slice(-2);
    const hours = ("0" + Math.floor(time / 3600000)).slice(-2);
    return `${hours}:${minutes}:${seconds}:${milliseconds}`;
  };

  return (
    <div>
      <div
        onClick={startStopHandler}
        style={{
          fontSize: "2em",
          textAlign: "center",
          margin: "20px",
          cursor: "pointer",
        }}
      >
        {formatTime(time)}
      </div>
      <div style={{ textAlign: "center" }}>
        <button onClick={startStopHandler}>
          {isRunning ? "Stop" : "Start"}
        </button>
        <button onClick={resetHandler}>Reset</button>
      </div>
    </div>
  );
}
```

### explanation

1. **State Management** (`useState`):
   - `time`: Tracks the elapsed time.
   - `isRunning`: Tracks whether the stopwatch is running or paused.

2. **useRef for Interval Management**:
   - `intervalRef`: A mutable reference to store the interval ID.
   - `useRef` allows the interval to persist across renders without re-initializing, enabling control over starting and stopping the interval.

3. **Interval Logic**:
   - Uses `setInterval` to update the time every 10 milliseconds when the stopwatch is running.
   - `Date.now()` is used to calculate the elapsed time accurately, even when the stopwatch is paused and restarted.

4. **Starting and Stopping the Stopwatch**:
   - **Start**: If `isRunning` is `false`, the interval is started, and `setTime` updates the elapsed time.
   - **Stop**: If `isRunning` is `true`, the interval is cleared using `clearInterval` to pause the stopwatch.

5. **Resetting the Stopwatch**:
   - Stops the interval using `clearInterval`.
   - Resets `time` to 0 and `isRunning` to `false`.

6. **Time Formatting**:
   - Converts milliseconds into a human-readable format (hours, minutes, seconds, milliseconds) for display.

### Summary
- **`useRef`** is crucial for storing the interval ID to start and stop the interval.
- **`clearInterval`** cancels the interval to stop the stopwatch when needed.
- The component accurately tracks elapsed time using `Date.now()` to handle pauses and resumes effectively.
