2172. How would you design for quality?

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Can you tell me about your approach when it comes to designing for quality in your past projects?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Attention to Detail : The ability to carefully consider every aspect of a system to ensure that each element functions correctly and efficiently.

  • 2. Problem Solving : The capacity to foresee potential issues in design and address them proactively.

  • 3. Quality Assurance Knowledge : Understanding of methodologies and tools for ensuring software meets specified standards and requirements.

  • 4. Technical Proficiency : Expertise in relevant programming languages, frameworks, and design principles that affect software quality.

Purpose
  • 1. Assessing Technical Knowledge : To evaluate your understanding of quality principles in software design and your ability to apply them.

  • 2. Understanding of Process : To gauge how you incorporate quality considerations throughout the software development lifecycle.

  • 3. Problem Prevention : To see if you are proactive in identifying and mitigating potential issues before they become problems.

  • 4. Commitment to Excellence : To determine your dedication to delivering high-quality software and how it reflects in your design processes.


Hints
  • 1. Discuss Specific Techniques : Mention concrete methods or tools you use in design for quality, such as test-driven development or code reviews.

  • 2. Highlight Past Successes : Describe any previous projects where your design contributed to a high-quality outcome.

  • 3. Explain Your Design Philosophy : Share your beliefs about what makes a design 'high quality' and how you achieve that in your work.

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