How do you strategically manage tech debt during product discovery?
This tests your strategic view of tech debt. A great answer defines intentional vs. unintentional debt, outlines a framework for tracking and repayment (like a debt backlog), and explains when it's a valid tool for MVPs.
This tests your ability to treat tech debt as a strategic tool, not just a negative outcome. A strong answer outlines a framework: first, classify debt (e.g., code, design, test); second, make it visible in a backlog; third, allocate a fixed percentage of sprint capacity (e.g., 15-20%) for repayment. Explain that debt is acceptable for MVPs to validate hypotheses quickly, as long as it's tracked. A red flag is having no concrete repayment process or treating all debt as equally urgent and negative.
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