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How to Interview Angular JS Software Developers

How do we define an Angular Developer? An angular developer in layman’s terms is a skilled JavaScript Developer who is more than well informed with theoretical concepts related to software engineering. Unlike common JavaScript frameworks, the Angular JS frameworks requires the concerned developer to use the Angular methodologies, which includes following set rules and practices that developers make use of to develop powerful and highly efficient web applications. This fact alone means that if you are hiring an Angular JS developer, you need more than just good enough JavaScript programmer. Though a great JavaScript developer can be well versed on some practices that are essential in the building of Angular JS web applications, a developer who is well versed on the ins and outs of Angular JS will give you better results.  While posting for a generic JavaScript job position may lead you to many potential applicants, most of them may barely grasp the Angular JS concept.

This article is meant to help guide you in the interviewing process to separate the best Angular JS developer from the numerous JavaScript developers, and hopefully find developers with high quality approach to building web applications.

1.       The first question you need to ask yourself is why Angular JS? With the number of institutions hiring Angular JS developer, it is obvious that the Angular JS is a powerful tool, but this might not be the right tool for you. Before hiring an Angular JS developer, stop and consider why you have chosen Angular JS. If your web development project needs go as far creating, reading, updating then deleting, you may be better off hiring a  basic JavaScript programmer instead.

2.       Once you have assessed and concluded that you really do need Angular JS, determine what you want from the JavaScript developer. This is in terms the kind of skills and expertise you need your Angular JS developer to have, this dependent on mostly the technical specifications you plan your web applications ro feature.

3.       Have a job description on hand. this is especially critical when you are posting the ad for rhe Angular JS developer you are looking for. A form of communication between you and your porential Angular JS programmer , this includes your expectations in  relation to their breadth of  skills and expertise, their relevant duties along with the perks they will benefit once they are employed.

4.        Plan out your interview questions in advance. This includes the technical to intelligence questions to gauge your applicants, to determine if they are capable enough to handle the responsibilities at hand.  If you are new to the questions you need to ask Angular JS developers, consider looking for an expert technical interviewer. The other alternative is to check online JavaScript forum for ideas on the best questions to apply in the interview.

5.       Don’t just advertise and wait for applications to fill in, search smarter. The best way to start evaluating an applicant is the JavaScript developer’s  open source portfolio or website. Here you will find demos and links to other relevant web applications they have previously worked. This gives an insight on their capabilities and gives you a glimpse on the quality to expect from them when it comes to developing your web application.

6.       To avoid future mistakes that might stagnate or destroy your whole project,make sure your candidate is familiar with the many Angular JS database options.  Ask their opinions about Angular JS methodologies and have them back up their reasoning.

Take your time in the searching and even more time interviewing the Angular JS developers as this is very critical to getting the results you want from the web application you need developed.