Describe a situation where you and your manager had different opinions on a technical approach. How did you handle it?

Situation:
During a project at XYZ Tech, my manager suggested implementing a new third-party UI library to speed up development. I felt it would introduce unnecessary complexity and long-term maintenance challenges.

Task:
I needed to present a strong, data-driven case to express my concerns respectfully while aligning with the project’s goals and timeline.

Action:
I analyzed both approaches—our custom component library versus the proposed one—and documented performance metrics, accessibility compliance, and maintenance overhead. I scheduled a discussion with my manager to present these findings objectively and also proposed a hybrid approach: using the new library only for specific components that truly benefited from it.

Result:
My manager appreciated the thorough analysis, and we agreed on a balanced solution. The approach saved development time without compromising performance or maintainability. The experience reinforced the value of clear communication and data-backed decision-making in team environments.