This one tripped me up a bit because I started listing rituals like dev kickoffs and QA sign-off and it started sounding like I was reading from a project management textbook.
Frame your answer around proactive collaboration and concrete artifacts: describe how you align early with PM and design on scope, edge cases, and acceptance criteria, then use lightweight processes (like a shared spec doc, design QA checklist, and regular syncs) to keep everyone accountable. Emphasize that you treat shipping as a team sport, but you personally own technical completeness and flag risks early.
Pro tip: Show that you prevent surprises by over-communicating early and often—e.g., a quick daily async update in a shared channel—so PM and design can course-correct before the timeline slips. Mention that you involve QA and design in defining edge cases during refinement, not after code is written.
During refinement or kickoff, work with PM and design to define what 'done' means, including edge cases, error states, and design specs. Document these in a shared spec or ticket to create a single source of truth.
Decompose the feature into small, testable tasks and flag technical unknowns or dependencies early. Use a checklist or risk log to track edge cases and design requirements.
Hold short, regular syncs (e.g., daily standup or async updates) with PM and design to review progress, demo work-in-progress, and adjust scope if needed. Use a shared board to visualize status.
Before marking complete, run through a design QA checklist with the designer and verify edge cases with tests. Ensure code review includes checks against the spec.
If risks arise, immediately discuss with PM to re-prioritize or cut scope. Use a simple burndown or milestone tracker to keep everyone informed about timeline health.
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