How would you use a spike to de-risk a story?
Tests your use of Agile spikes for de-risking, not for building features. A good answer defines the goal, sets a strict time-box, and clarifies the deliverable is knowledge (e.g., a POC), not production code. A red flag is merging spike code into main.
This tests your practical understanding of Agile spikes as a time-boxed investigation to reduce uncertainty, not to deliver product features. A strong answer defines the specific question the spike will answer, proposes a strict time-box (e.g., 1-2 days), and clarifies that the deliverable is knowledge—like a throwaway prototype or a recommendation—not shippable code. The most common red flag is treating a spike like a regular story and merging its code into the main branch, as spike code is meant to be discarded.
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