4-Week Interview Preparation Roadmap

A realistic plan for students with classes, assignments, and limited daily time (~2–3 hours/day).

Week 1: Foundations + Project Story

Goal: Solidify basics and nail your project explanation.

Day	Focus	Files to Study
Mon	Setup + mindset	`00-start-here/how-to-use-this-repo.md`, `interview-mindset.md`
Tue	HTML/CSS core	`01-html-css/topics-not-to-miss.md`, first 10 questions
Wed	HTML/CSS practice	`01-html-css/mini-tasks.md`, `revision-sheet.md`
Thu	JS Core — basics	`02-javascript-core/topics-not-to-miss.md`, closures, hoisting, `this`
Fri	JS Core — async	Promises, async/await, event loop (15 questions)
Sat	Project Bible	`08-project-interview-bible/how-to-explain-your-project.md`, write your 2-min pitch
Sun	Mock + review	`01-html-css/mock-interview.md` with a friend

Week 1 checkpoint: Can you explain your main project in 2 minutes without rambling?

Week 2: JavaScript Deep Dive + DOM + React Basics

Goal: Handle the most common technical round topics.

Day	Focus	Files to Study
Mon	JS tricky outputs	`02-javascript-core/tricky-output-questions.md` (practice writing answers)
Tue	JS coding	`02-javascript-core/coding-questions.md`, 3 polyfills
Wed	DOM	`03-javascript-dom/` full section
Thu	React fundamentals	`04-react/topics-not-to-miss.md`, hooks overview
Fri	React hooks deep dive	`04-react/hooks-deep-dive.md`, 20 interview questions
Sat	React performance + projects	`04-react/performance.md`, `project-style-questions.md`
Sun	Mock	`10-mock-interview-kits/javascript-round.md`

Week 2 checkpoint: Can you implement debounce and explain useEffect cleanup?

Week 3: Backend + Next.js + System Design Intro

Goal: Be credible as a full-stack candidate.

Day	Focus	Files to Study
Mon	Node/Express basics	`05-node-express/topics-not-to-miss.md`, 15 questions
Tue	Auth + API design	`05-node-express/auth-security.md`, `api-design.md`
Wed	Node project questions	`05-node-express/project-style-questions.md`
Thu	Next.js rendering	`06-nextjs/rendering-patterns.md`, 15 questions
Fri	Next.js + full section review	`06-nextjs/interview-questions.md`
Sat	System design fundamentals	`07-system-design/fundamentals.md`, URL shortener design
Sun	Mock	`10-mock-interview-kits/backend-round.md`

Week 3 checkpoint: Can you draw your project’s architecture on a whiteboard?

Week 4: Mock Interviews + HR + Polish

Goal: Interview-ready confidence.

Day	Focus	Files to Study
Mon	System design practice	`07-system-design/design-a-chat-app.md`, `design-a-social-media-app.md`
Tue	Project defense	`08-project-interview-bible/project-question-bank.md` (50 questions)
Wed	HR + behavioral	`09-hr-interviews/` full section
Thu	Interview patterns	`11-interview-patterns/` — why/comparison/debugging questions
Fri	Full-stack mock	`10-mock-interview-kits/fullstack-round.md`
Sat	Revision sheets	All `revision-sheet.md` files — rapid review
Sun	Last 7 days plan	`00-start-here/last-7-days-plan.md` if interview is imminent

Week 4 checkpoint: Complete one full 45-minute mock without looking at notes.

Daily Routine (Recommended)

30 min  → Read 5–8 interview questions (answer OUT LOUD)
30 min  → Code 1 small challenge or polyfill
30 min  → Project Bible — 10 questions about YOUR project
30 min  → Revision sheet for today's topic
30 min  → Mock or self-record one answer

Priority Order (If Short on Time)

Project Interview Bible — most student interviews spend 40%+ on projects
JavaScript Core — appears in almost every round
React — if role is frontend/full-stack
Node/Express — if role is backend/full-stack
HR section — often underestimated, frequently eliminates candidates

Tracking Progress

Create a simple checklist:

Can explain project in 2 min, 5 min, and 15 min versions
Completed 3 mock interviews with feedback
Revised all revision-sheet.md files once
Can answer top 20 “why” questions from 11-interview-patterns/
Written answers to 10 HR behavioral questions

Good luck. Consistency beats cramming.