FAQ

Is CI/CD regression worth the extra two weeks of pipeline setup?
Yes. In the Snap case the extra 14‑day setup saved 15 days of onboarding and added $10 k equity, proving the trade‑off is a net win.

Can I rely on unit tests if my LLM only touches one internal API?
No. The Stripe interview showed that a single‑API focus ignores cross‑service contracts; the committee rejected the candidate 3‑2.

Do hiring committees care about test‑coverage percentages?
No. They care about consistency scores in the SCALE rubric or layer 2 validation in the ML Test Pyramid; coverage numbers are irrelevant.amazon.com/dp/B0GWWJQ2S3).