System Design Mock Interview- Design Instagram #1 [Systems Design Sundays]
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As many of you know, when it comes to my interview prep plan, I am a huge believer in mock interviews. Make sure you’re working them into your preparation. If you want to work with me personally, you can always reach out through the links at the end of this post.
Aside from practicing, watching other experts can be a great way of developing your own performance during your interviews. So I’m linking one fantastic mock interview down below. Make sure you watch it. The step by step approach Jacob takes in defining problems, setting the baseline, and then approaching them is a gem.
My one critique of this mock interview is that Jacob didn’t really elaborate on how this system would be monetized. Furthermore, he only focuses on one kind of user (individual) and not on advertisers/brands. This is common among a lot of engineers, who don’t actively think of the economics of the product. Don’t make this mistake. Spend some time thinking about and elaborating on the content. If you have trouble with the economics of tech products, make sure you show up to our Finance Fridays.
To benefit the most, make sure you try this problem for yourself first. Think about how you would approach this problem, what technical challenges you would work etc.
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