1552. How would you design a new feature from ideation to implementation?

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Imagine you are responsible for adding a new feature to one of our key products. Could you walk me through your process from the initial idea generation stage all the way to the final implementation? What are the key considerations you would have and how would you ensure that the feature not only meets our technical standards but is also well-received by our users?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Critical thinking : Assessing the steps required for feature design, considering the constraints, and making informed decisions.

  • 2. Problem-solving : Ability to identify potential roadblocks and develop effective solutions.

  • 3. Technical knowledge : Understanding of how to integrate new features technically within the existing product structure.

  • 4. User empathy : Prioritizing user needs and incorporating user feedback into design considerations.

Purpose
  • 1. Assessing planning skills : Determining your capability to plan and oversee a project from the conceptual stage to fruition.

  • 2. Evaluating product sensibility : Understanding your ability to align feature development with user requirements and product strategy.

  • 3. Testing problem-solving capabilities : Gauging your aptitude for tackling obstacles that might arise during feature development.

  • 4. Checking technical alignment : Ensuring you can balance technical feasibility with design and implementation.


Hints
  • 1. Discuss the stages of your workflow : Detail the steps you take from ideation, user research, prototyping, testing, to final implementation.

  • 2. Exemplify with past experiences : If you have prior experience in feature development, provide examples of how you've approached similar scenarios.

  • 3. Mention collaborative efforts : Explicate how you worked with other team members, like designers, product managers, or UX researchers.

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Topics: 
Problem Solving
Technical Skills
Roles: 
Software Engineer
Companies: 
Microsoft
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