Some roles expect familiarity with their entire tech stack from day one which can feel intimidating even if my underlying skills transfer. How have you addressed steep learning curves with the tech stack during interviews?

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Like solving any complex problem I start by breaking it down into smaller pieces. I'd look at the entire architecture from the 10,000 foot view to get a general idea of all the major systems and how they're connected, then start drilling down into individual systems, particularly the ones I'd be working on first.

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