Don't Speak Only in Hypotheticals

In this video, we discuss a common mistake in technical interviews - Talking only in hypotheticals instead of applying knowledge to practical scenarios. Here are the key points we cover:

• Many candidates discuss system design concepts theoretically without considering real-world applications
• We provide an example contrasting a hypothetical approach with a more practical one
• The goal is to show real-world engineering skills, not just theoretical knowledge
• Our main advice: Avoid "it depends" answers and make assertive decisions with proper justification

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