Describe a time when something didn’t go as planned in your project. What did you learn from it?

Situation:
Early in my career, I underestimated the complexity of integrating a third-party analytics SDK into a React app, causing severe performance issues and a missed sprint target.

Task:
I needed to diagnose the root cause, fix the issue, and prevent similar mistakes in the future.

Action:
I ran a detailed performance audit, identified redundant re-renders, and optimized the code using memoization (React.memo, useCallback). I documented the process and shared a checklist for SDK integrations with the team.

Result:
Performance improved by 45%, and the documentation became a standard reference for future projects. This experience taught me the importance of risk assessment, testing early integrations, and proactive communication.