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If you needed to hire a developer, what one question would you ask to understand how skilled they are?

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Forget technical questions, I always ask: 'Tell me about a time you royally screwed up a project and how you fixed it.' Their answer shows problem-solving skills, ability to admit mistakes, and how they handle pressure. Plus, everyone's messed up, so if they say 'never', they're lying or haven't done anything challenging

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