🗯 Scenario: Halfway through coding, the interviewer says,
What about negative numbers?
Your solution breaks. You knew you should have asked more questions.
👉Do this: Before writing code, lock in the habit of asking at least three clarifying questions. Confirm input ranges, data types, and whether duplicates or negatives are possible. Technically, this protects you from hidden constraints that often change the entire approach. Strong candidates reduce surprises early.