How do you handle conflicting requirements from stakeholders? Follow :

Short answer: I bring stakeholders together early and clarify the core business goals. For instance, in one project, marketing wanted a flashy UI with animations, but performance was a priority for sales.

Real-world example (ShopNest)

Two ShopNest engineers disagree on Redis vs SQL cache. You facilitate with data (latency, cost, ops), pick a trial, and revisit with metrics.

Say this in the interview

1. Define — one clear sentence (the short answer above).
2. Example — relate it to a project like ShopNest or your real work.
3. Trade-off — when you would not use it.