Interview Questions/Behavioral & Leadership/Balancing Technical Debt and Delivery
IntermediateBehavioral
5 min

Balancing Technical Debt and Delivery

Technical DebtPrioritizationDecision Making
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Interview Question

Describe a time when you had to decide between shipping fast and addressing technical debt. What approach did you take and why?

Key Points to Cover
  • Explains trade-offs clearly
  • Engages stakeholders for shared decisions
  • Implements a sustainable compromise
  • Shows metrics to justify prioritization
Evaluation Rubric
Explains trade-offs well30% weight
Collaborates with stakeholders30% weight
Finds sustainable solutions20% weight
Uses metrics to justify actions20% weight
Hints
  • 💡Discuss impact on velocity and quality.
Potential Follow-up Questions
  • How did you avoid future debt buildup?
  • What process changed afterward?
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