Is JavaScript an appropriate interview language for backend positions?
I use Java at work but find it hard to memorize for an interview and I come from a nodejs background. Would interviewers especially ones at Google or FB care if I use JavaScript instead for my interview for a backend position? Does it leave a bad impression?
If you can explain why you write what you write, then I'm happy.
Usually the focus is on algorithms and problem solving, not syntax. You should be fine.
I used JS for my sde interview at Amazon. The recruiter said they questioned why I used JS but figured I was probably just using it recently. So they apparently do think about it...but luckily they didn't care too much.
IMO it’s worth learning Python for interviews. After ~2 weeks of interview prep, I was comfortable with it, and I found it much better for my interviews than JS (also came from a NodeJS background).
What was better about using python than JavaScript for the interviews? Es6 provides a lot of shortcuts
Even still, you would be surprised by how much more concise it can be to express your thoughts. Additionally, it has a much better standard library, and very few weird idiosyncrasies to keep in your head, unlike JavaScript. 10/10 would recommend.
It’s sort of roundabout... Nothing -really- wrong with using JS, but you probably know there’s a stigma, so if you use it I’m worried it’s all you know.
Honestly they might Had interviewers give me crap for not using c++ at places that use c++ for an interview if that matters.