Don't Draw Random Boxes

In this video, we discuss a common mistake in technical interviews: drawing random boxes without considering the bigger picture. Here are the key points we cover:

• Candidates often create isolated components without thinking about how they connect
• We provide an example contrasting a disorganized approach with a more thoughtful one
• Our recommended approach: Trace through data flows and user perspectives
• The goal is to think like an engineer: Identify the right problems before proposing solutions
• Our main advice: Don't just draw random boxes, trace data flow to uncover key system challenges

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