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I picked two projects but probably should've gone deeper on one.
Select one or two projects that showcase your technical depth and ability to navigate ambiguity, then structure each story around the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Focus on the trade-offs you evaluated and the measurable outcomes, while highlighting how you adapted to changing requirements or constraints.
Pro tip: Quantify the impact of your decisions (e.g., latency reduction, cost savings, user growth) and explicitly connect trade-offs to business or user needs—this shows you think beyond code. Also, briefly mention what you would do differently in hindsight to demonstrate self-awareness and growth.
Briefly describe the project, your role, and the team's goal. Keep it concise to leave time for technical details.
Articulate the core problem, constraints (e.g., scale, latency, budget), and why it was non-trivial. Highlight any ambiguity you had to resolve.
Walk through the options you considered, the criteria you used to evaluate them, and why you chose a particular path. Mention any risks and how you mitigated them.
Summarize how you executed the solution, including any pivots or adjustments made due to new information or changing requirements.
Quantify the results (e.g., performance improvements, cost savings, user impact) and reflect on what you learned or would do differently.
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