How do you handle a situation where a team member wants to use a new technology?

Short answer: I love it when devs show initiative. I ask them to make a case—how it helps, potential risks, and how it fits into our current architecture. Then we review as a team. In one case, a developer wanted to use Tailwind CSS instead of our standard SCSS. We reviewed the pros and cons, tested it in a feature branch, and agreed to adopt it for greenfield projects. The key is balancing autonomy with technical alignment.

Real-world example (ShopNest)

Managers care that you communicate early, protect quality, and help the ShopNest team deliver predictably.

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.